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.
McLaughlin is a city in Corson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 775 at the 2000 census. It is the largest city on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.