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.
Mud Butte is an unincorporated community in northern Meade County, South Dakota, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 212 northeast of the city of Sturgis, the county seat of Meade County. Its elevation is 2,871 feet (875 m), and it is located at 45°0′17″N 102°52′40″W / 45.00472°N 102.87778°W / 45.00472; -102.87778 (45.0047115, -102.8776692). Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 57758.