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.
Oakvale is a town in Mercer County, West Virginia, along the East River. The population was 142 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bluefield, WV-VA micropolitan area which has a population of 107,578.