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.
Italy is a town in Ellis County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town has a total population of 1,993. (with two syllables instead of the three used by most speakers of American English in pronouncing "Italy" the country.)