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.
Dixie is a census-designated place (CDP) in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States. The population was 220 at the 2000 census. Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Dixie ranks 96th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. It is also the highest rank achieved in Walla Walla County.