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.
Steele is a city in Kidder County, North Dakota in the United States. It is the county seat of Kidder County. The population was 761 at the 2000 census. The city was founded in 1880 and became county seat in 1881. Although they bear the same name, the city of Steele is not in Steele County, North Dakota.