External Links and Resources
Franchising information is available from various sources. If you want to bring yourself up to date on the franchising process or learn more about franchising regulations and related services you can do so by visiting these sites. The Franchise Company is not responsible for content found on other web sites.
Governmental Links
- The Franchise Law Committee of the Business Law Section of the California State Bar
- The Franchise Committee of the Business Law Section of the New York Bar Association
- State Franchise Disclosure Laws
- Guide to the FTC Franchise Rule
Other Sites
- The International Franchise Association
- American Franchisee Association
- American Association of Franchisees and Dealers
- North American Securities Administration
- The Canadian Franchise Association
- Inc. Magazine
- Entrepreneur Magazine
- Investor Ready Business Plans
- Franchise Best — for those looking to buy a franchise
- Evan Carmichael — motivation and strategies for entrepreneurs
- Venture Worthy? — learn about Venture Capital; free resources for entrepreneurs
- Franchiseek.com — directory of franchise activity and excellent source of franchise information
- Find a Local Accountant — locate an accountant near you anywhere in the USA, instantly! free consultation.
- FranchiseForSale.com — excellent resource for selecting a franchise to buy
- Unsuspecting Franchisors — a discussion of the definition of the elements which ordinarily result in being defined as a franchise.
- What Makes it a Franchise? — more discussion of the definition of the elements which ordinarily result in being defined as a franchise.
- Sending Disclosures By Disc — a discussion of Offering Circulars provided by other than written documents.
- Franchising 101 — the basic requirements for offering franchises
- How Do I Know if its Franchisable — the basics of when and if to franchise
- Alternative to IPO? — is franchising an alternative to an IPO?