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Franchise Directory
Legal Information and Help Resources
November 7, 2003

INFORMATIONAL SITES SPECIALLY FOR FRANCHISING
On-line sources of information for people considering purchasing a franchise. Bookmark this site for future reference!

• AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FRANCHISES AND DEALERS
  National non-profit trade association representing the rights and interests of franchisees and independent dealers throughout the United States.
  http://www.aafd.org
• 
  Buy or sell a business online! Our database of businesses for sale, business brokers, and franchise opportunities connects you to a wealth of business opportunities and resources.
  http://www.businessbroker.net
• EVERY FRANCHISE.COM
  An easy to search database of hundreds of franchises and business opportunites.
  http://www.everyfranchise.com
• FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION - FRANCHISES & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
  Franchise Rulemaking & Rule Review; Franchise & Biz Op Information; Consumer Alerts; Frequently Asked Questions & more.
  http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/franchise/netfran.htm
• FRANCHISE ADVANTAGE
  Free service providing you with the tools to search, research, and request additional information for any of the opportunities you are interested in learning more about.
  http://www.franchiseadvantage.com
• FRANCHISE AMERICA.com
  Franchise America is a complete online resource for information about the best franchise opportunities, franchise associations and franchise consultants. FranchiseShowcase enables visitors to easily enjoy a wealth of information about a variety of great franchises.
  http://www.FranchiseAmerica.com
• FRANCHISE CONNECTIONS
  0nline franchise information. How to form a franchise system, buy a franchise, find franchise opportunities, comply with franchise laws and find franchise resources. Links to lists of names, addresses and telephone numbers of major franchise systems and sources of additional franchise information and assistance.
  http://www.franchiseconnections.com
• FRANCHISE HELP, INC.
  FranchiseHelp, supplier of information to franchisees, franchisors and investors worldwide, specializes in selection and ratings of domestic and international franchise opportunities, ufoc retrieval and more.
  http://www.franchisehelp.com
• FRAN-INFO U.K.
  The UK's most comprehensive source of franchising information.
  http://www.franinfo.co.uk
• 
  Here's where you can learn about franchising, franchisors (franchisers) and being a franchisee.  INFO for International New Franchise Opportunities
  http://www.infonews.com
• OWN YOUR OWN FRANCHISE.com
  Submit your interest to several participating companies. 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.
  http://www.ownyourownfranchise.com
• THE ENTREPRENEUR'S SOURCE
  Assistance exploring franchise and business ownership. The Entrepreneur's Source provides FREE customized matches to the right franchises and non-franchise businesses that meet or exceed your goals, needs and expectations.
  http://www.topfranchises.com
• THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS
  UK Franchise Directory, Franchise Advice, Library, Financing and more. Franchise your own business.
  http://www.franchisebusiness.co.uk
• THE FRANCHISE DOCTOR
  Franchise buyer tips from a 20-year veteran will help you find the best franchises for you, regardless of the franchise niche you choose.
  http://www.franchisedoc.com
• WorldFranchising.com
  Your portal to the franchising industry, leading you to the most comprehensive and up-to-date franchise information available on the Internet.
  http://www.worldfranchising.com

GENERAL BUSINESS INFORMATION & RESOURCES

• http://www.globalbx.com
  Buy or sell a business with no listing fees. Search 1000s of businesses for sale in the US, Canada, and over 80 countries. Buyers and sellers can access free business resources including details of business brokers and advisors.
  http://www.globalbx.com
• http://www.entrepreneurmag.com
  Online version of Entrepreneur Magazine. Find solutions for growing businesses.
  http://www.entrepreneurmag.com
• NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED
  A leading resource for Micro-Businesses.
  http://selfemployed.nase.org
• Home Business Magazine Online
  Offers home-based business information for home-office owners, including articles on telecommuting, home office set-up, sales and marketing, management advice, computers, business opportunities, franchising, network marketing, work-from-home success stories, business start-ups, business operations, raising money, and productivity. Online Expo features display ads, classified ads, and a directory of home-based businesses.
  http://www.homebusinessmag.com
• NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS
  Small business lobbying organization.
  http://www.nfibonline.com
• WAHM.com
  Online Magazine. A site geared towards work at home Moms.
  http://www.wahm.com
• SMALL BUSINESS ADVANCEMENT NATIONAL CENTER
  Provides an online database of procedures to start and run a small business for small business entrepreneurs and small business educators.
  http://www.sbaer.uca.edu
• SMALL BUSINESS ADVISOR
  Advice and assistance for starting and operating a small or home based business.
  http://www.isquare.com

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.
  http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/business.htm
• U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - SHAREWARE 
  Many shareware programs to help you start, finance, manage, market and run your business.
  http://www.sba.gov/library/sharewareroom.html
• SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
  SBA - Services provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration Offices and Partners. Find out where your nearest local SBA office is, and special programs available through the SBA.
  http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov