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.
Castleton is an unincorporated community in Rappahannock County in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is located approximately midway between Washington and Culpeper. Lorin Maazel maintains a house in Castleton, and has made it the focus of the Castleton Festival every summer.