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.
Pampa is a city in Gray County, Texas, United States. The population was 17,887 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Gray County. Pampa is the principal city of the Pampa Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Gray and Roberts counties. Each July, Pampa hosts the Top 'O Texas Rodeo, which brings competitors from a multi-state area to Gray County. The White Deer Land Company Museum, which contains ranching exhibits, is located in downtown Pampa.