LibGuides: Small Business Management: Franchises

Franchise Websites

Entrepreneur.com
Franchise rankings, online buying guide, articles and funding advice.
FranchiseHelp
FranchiseHelp provideds guidance, tools, and expert advice to help consumers thinking about investing in a franchise.
International Franchise Association
The International Franchise Association is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. IFA’s mission is to protect, enhance and promote franchising through government relations, public relations, and educational programs.
The American Franchise Association
The American Franchisee Association (AFA) is a national trade association of franchisees and dealers founded in February 1993. The AFA works to improve the industry of franchising while protecting its members’ economic investments in their businesses.
Franchise.com
Franchise.com is your source for franchises for sale, information about today's best franchises and business opportunities, and resources to help you learn about franchising and small business ownership. Search by industry, location and/or desired investment range.
Franchise Times
Franchise Times magazine provides franchisees and franchisors with reliable information and resources for building and growing franchise businesses. Some content, including articles, is freely available.

Franchise Bible by Peter Keup; Erwin Keup
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 9781599184487
Publication Date: 2012-09-11
This proven, popular reference has been completely updated to better guide readers through the current franchise environment. Real-life examples of both service- and product-oriented franchises and useful checklists prevent mistakes and save time and money. Contact information for state and federal franchising regulatory agencies and a listing of useful publications guide new franchisees to the resources they need.
So... You Want to Buy a Franchise? by Chris Gibson; Alan Guinn
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 9780956761835
Publication Date: 2012
Every year thousands of people just like you decide to start their own franchise business. This guide will help you make the right decision for you and your family.
Street Smart Franchising by Joe Mathews; Don DeBolt; Deb Percival
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 9781599184111
Publication Date: 2011-05-01
Experienced franchisees and franchisors tell entrepreneurs what they need to know before they buy a franchise. Second edition includes a sample copy of the entire UFOC plus 40% new and updated examples.