Franchising law involves helping new business owners evaluate franchising opportunities, and assist in the purchase and operation of business franchises -- an alternative to starting a new, independent business from scratch. Franchising allows businesses owners to reduce their investment risk by associating with an established company, but may also require business owners to relinquish significant control over their business.
Stuyvesant is a town in Columbia County, New York, United States. The population was 2,188 at the 2000 census. The Town of Stuyvesant is in the northwest part of Columbia County. US Route 9 crosses the southwest corner of the town.