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.
Hopkinton is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 7,836 at the 2000 census. The villages of Ashaway and Hope Valley are located in Hopkinton.