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.
This article is about Fairlea, West Virginia. For the former women's prison, see HM Prison Fairlea. Fairlea is a census-designated place (CDP) in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,706 at the 2000 census. Fairlea is the location of the annual West Virginia State Fair, held in August.