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.
Cottage Grove is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,059 at the 2000 census. It is a fast growing suburb of Madison and shares a school district with Monona. The village is located within the Town of Cottage Grove.