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.
Houston is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,314 at the 2000 census. Students in Houston and neighboring Chartiers Township attend school in the Chartiers-Houston School District.