Franchise Associations

IFA – The International Franchise Association. The largest and oldest franchising organization representing franchising across the world. The IFA’s mission is to protect and enhance the franchising industry.

AAFD – American Association of Franchisees & Dealers. Mission is to educate the public with regards to quality franchise opportunities and fair franchise practices and also to expose unethical practices common in the franchising industry.

AFA – The American Franchisee Association. Mission is to enhance and promote the economic interests of small business franchisees.

CFA – The Coalition of Franchisee Associations. Helps bring together several independent franchisee associations to form a coalition with a goal of leveraging the collective strengths of each franchisee association for the benefit of the franchisee industry.

Franchise Services

Franchise Grade – A service that helps people interested in purchasing a franchise make a more informed decision by analyzing all important data. Compares and grades potential franchise systems for their investment value.

Franchise Help – A service that helps individuals interested in purchasing a franchise find the best fit for them. Also offers an extensive franchise directory.

My Captivate – A franchise rescruitment platform that helps franchise owners generate more franchise sales

Management 2000 – Franchise consulting service that helps business owners franchise their business and current franchise owners to improve their current franchise.

Franchise Research Institute – Offers free independent franchise validation research reports

eAuth.com – Franchise consultants that help individuals interested in purchasing a franchise find the best franchise for them based on short and long term goals.

The Bibby Group – Franchise consultants that provide insightful analysis and advise to those looking to franchise a business or buy a franchise

Franchise Directories

The Franchise Biz Directory – A database of several great franchise opportunities. Also offers startup tools, financing options, and tips for finding the best franchise for you.

FranchiseWorks.com – A database of numerous franchise and other business opportunities in a wide range of industries and searchable based on a variety of search filters including capital investment, region, and category.

Franchise Direct – A large searchable database of franchise opportunities that allows users to search by industry, investment, or location

Franchise Gator – A large searchable database of franchise opportunities that allows users to search by industry, investment, or location. The site also offers their own Top 100 Franchises List.

Franchise Expo – A large searchable database of franchise opportunities that allows users to search by company name, industry, investment, or location. Also sponsors franchise trade shows around the world.

Franchise Online – A large searchable database of franchise opportunities that allows users to search by industry, investment, and location as well as franchises for women and low investment franchises.

Franchise News

Franchise Times – The latest news and information related to the franchise industry including franchise opportunities and analysis

Franchising.com – Offers the latest news and information on franchising opportunities, consumer marketing, franchise development, and franchise law.

1851 Franchise Magazine – Covers the latest franchise news with a focus on the restaurant industry and offers helpful tips to potential franchise owners

General Resources

Accounting Software World – Provide an independent review of leading accounting and financial management software solutions.

The Franchise Handbook – Franchise related resources for current and prospective franchise owners.

Entrepreneur.com – The annual ranking of America’s top franchises

Franchise Essentials – Blog covering a wide array of franchise related topics.

Franchise Business Reviews – Reviews and ratings of top franchise opportunities

QSR Magazine – Website covering topics related to food and beverage franchising

Resources for Entrepreneurs – Great list of resources for entrepreneurs put together by Pace University.

Franchise Law – Comprehensive resource on franchise law

FTC Guide – A consumer guide to buying a franchise provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

TaxSites.com – A directory of numerous great tax, payroll, and accounting related websites.

SBA Business Guide – The US Small Business Administration guide to starting a business

BusinessUSA – An online tool to guide you through the process of starting a business. Also offers expert advice and assistance on getting your business started

Franchise Financing

Franchise Registry – A service that helps connect franchise lenders with franchise buyers

Boefly – A service that helps match borrowers to potential lenders

Franchise America Finance – Provides custom lending solutions to franchisees

GE Capital Franchise Finance – Offers financing for franchise purchases

Guidant Financial – Offers financing for franchise purchases

Direct Capital – Offers financing for franchise purchases