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.
Coal City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,905 at the 2000 census. Coal City's population is composed of other surrounding unincorporated communities.