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.
Waco is a city in and the county seat of McLennan County, Texas. The city has a 2007 estimated total population of 120,465. The Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area consists of McLennan County and as of 2007, has an estimated population of 224,668.