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.
Roby is a city in and the county seat of Fisher County, Texas, United States. The population was 673 at the 2000 census. Roby is the home of Steve Carriker, a Democratic former member of both houses of the Texas State Legislature.