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.
Oakwood is an unincorporated area in Buchanan County, Virginia. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 460 and County Route 624 and contains one of the campuses of the Appalachian College of Pharmacy, located on the campus of the former Garden High School.