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.
Westfir is a city in Lane County, Oregon, United States. The population was 276 at the 2000 census. Westfir was established in 1923 as a company town by the Western Lumber Company.