This page is always under construction.  Many more resources for franchisees are added monthly.  Please feel free to explore this  list of on-line sources of information for people considering purchasing a franchise and bookmark this site for future reference!

Franchise Specific Information

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FRANCHISES AND DEALERS
This site includes legal help for franchisees, cooperative buying, franchisee education, marketing, purchasing, and governmental legislation.

AMERICAN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION
They help franchisees maneuver through the hazards in franchising.  This organization is very politically active on behalf of franchisees.

ADVANCED FRANCHISING WORLDWIDE
Helps franchisees and potential franchisees with a buyers assistance program.

BISON
Several Interesting franchising links

BUSINESS BROKER ONLINE
Search this database for 1000's of established businesses and franchises for sale. http://www.BusinessBroker.net 

BUYING A FRANCHISE
Assists potential franchisees in buying the "American Dream"

EVERY FRANCHISE.COM
A newly reformatted web site listing of franchisors with many links.

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION - FRANCHISES
The FTC governs many aspects of franchising and business.  Their site has information on the Franchise Rule, what to consider before purchasing a franchise, how to comply with regulations, which states require franchise or business opportunity disclosures, and more. 

FRANCHISE ADVANTAGE
This Franchise Directory introduces you to some of the most exciting and respected franchise opportunities in the world. Their free service provides you with the tools to search, research, and request additional information from any of the companies you are interested in learning more about. http://www.FranchiseAdvantage.com

FRANCHISE AMERICA.com
A cluttered web site with lots of commercial propoganda and some free stuff as well.

FRANCHISE CONNECTIONS
Helps potential franchisees find the right franchise to suit their needs.

FRANCHISE HELP, INC.
This company helps those looking into a franchise to learn about how it works and when to invest.  Many of our viewers have recommended this site.  For a listing of archived newsletters to help you learn more about franchising click here.

FRANCHISE SOLUTIONS
This is a really great web-site with many links and a great deal of information.  They are good franchising citizens and members of IFA.

FRANCHISES.COM
Helps potential Asian franchisees to find capital to buy franchises.

FRAN-INFO
Here you will find articles written about franchising by Sam Holt.  It is a very nice site.

FRAN-INFO U.K.
Lists of directories of franchising companies, consultants, etc. (Primarily in the U.K.)

OWN YOUR OWN FRANCHISE.com
Investors can express their interest and find more information and opportunities offered by all participating companies with one form!  Absolutely Free!  Also Franchise Sales Authorities can recruit serious investors on an exclusive franchise opportunity network.

THE ENTREPRENEUR'S SOURCE
Helps individuals stuck in corporate America start their own franchise business.

THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS
Helps UK franchise buyers with the purchasing decision.

THE FRANCHISE DOCTOR
Will help prospective franchisees find a great franchise which suits all of their needs.

http://www.WorldFranchising.com
A comprehensive Franchise guide to every known franchise system as well as books for educational purposes on nearly every franchise topic.  This site is owned by Robert Bond who is a franchise book publisher.   There is a wealth of information on this site.

General Business Information & Resources

http://www.globalbx.com
Search this database for 1000's of established businesses and franchises for sale.

http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/ADVO/research/rs165.html
This is Dr. Bates' study on franchising success and failures. It's very contraversial and is challenged by IFA members.

http://www.afewgoodwomen.com
A website geared towards single women who wish to start a home-based business or franchise.

http://www.entrepreneurmag.com
This is Entrepreneur Magazine's site which sponsors the Franchise 500.

http://selfemployed.nase.org/NASE
This site is for the National Association of the Self-Employed. NASE provides legislation lobby work in Washington, D.C.

http://www.homebusinessmag.com
This is Homebusiness Magazine's web site. A good magazine with some good articles as well as generic filler articles.

http://www.nfibonline.com
The National Federation of Independent Business' site. It features daily business news.

http://www.bizoffice.com/library/library.html
An online small business library site. Hundreds of good articles. Helps you answer lots of business questions.

http://www.retatiladvs.com
Online retailing business advice, chat room, BBS, online consulting, etc. A good resource.

http://www.blackbusiness.com
A huge black business directory. Up to the minute business news.

http://www.wahm.com
A site geared towards work at home Moms.

http://www.advgroup.com/books/books.htm
100 of the best titled selling books on business and articles of interest to home-based businesses.

http://www.sbaer.uca.edu
Small business Advancement National Center. Provides an online database of procedures to start and run a small business.

http://www.isquare.com
Online information for the independent franchise owner.

http://www.tsbj.com
Small Business Journal and back issues.

Government Business Information Links

Federal Trade Commission - Business Guidance
This section of the FTC's web site has economic reports, publications on labeling and credit reporting, and advertising policies.

U.S. Small Business Administration - Shareware 
The SBA provides over 500 shareware programs to help start and expand your business.  Everything from writing a business plan, creating business cards, to flowcharting projects and contact management programs.

Financing Information

U.S. Small Business Administration
Find out where your nearest local SBA office is, and special programs available through the SBA.

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