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.
Many chain restaurants, hotels and retail stores are owned as franchises, meaning the parent company provides permission for the local owner to use the parent company's name and products. A franchise can be owned as a corporation, sole proprietorship, limited liability company or other business structure.