Generally speaking, the level of care given to companion animals has improved significantly, with a reduction of âexcessâ pets being dumped. Instead, people are taking the more responsible approach and delivering them to animal shelters.
Duhaime's Law Dictionary. Franchise Definition: A licensing contract in which a holder of certain legal rights gives another to sell or package those rights. In its simplest terms, a franchise is a license from owner of a trademark or trade name permitting another to sell a product or service under that name or mark. Franchising is a method of operation used by companies to distribute products or services.
A franchise tax is a government levy (tax) charged by some US states to certain business organizations such as corporations and partnerships with a nexus in the state. A franchise tax is not based on income. Rather, the typical franchise tax calculation is based on the net worth of or capital held by the entity. The franchise tax effectively charges corporations for the privilege of doing business in the state. 1 Nexus.