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.
Homestead is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, in the "Mon Valley," seven miles (11 km) southeast of downtown Pittsburgh but directly across the river from the city limit line.