Books

• Bond's Franchise Guide
• The Franchise Bible
• The Franchise Handbook: A Complete Guide to All Aspects of Buying, Selling or Investing in a Franchise
• Franchise Times Guide to Selecting, Buying & Owning a Franchise
• How to Buy a Franchise
• Street Smart Franchising
• The Unofficial Guide to Opening a Franchise
• What No One Ever Tells You About Franchising: Real Life Franchising Advice From 101 Successful Franchisors and Franchisees

Web Sites

• Be the Boss Good site to compare costs associated with franchising (fees and ongoing royalties, etc.) and constraints in franchising with the many benefits of franchising.
• Entrepreneur's Franchise Zone Offers franchise rankings, latest franchise news and trends, as well as expert answers to your questions.
• The Federal Trade Commission - Franchises and Business Opportunities This FTC site has regulatory reform information as well as consumer buying information on franchises.
• The Franchise Handbook Online A directory of over 1700 franchise companies, with descriptions and contact information. Includes franchise consultants, franchise attorney listings and helpful articles.
• Frannet (The Franchise Connection) An index of franchise opportunities, with information on selecting a franchise and links to franchise homepages.
• International Franchise Association - This association's goal is to promote franchising and includes suppliers, franchisors, and franchisees as members. The site provides information about the International Franchise Expo, an important source of information for potential franchisees.
• SBA Buy a Franchise - This site of the SBA offers basic information on franchising with valuable links.