There are many excellent sources of information on franchising available on the internet. If you are looking to purchase a franchise, you may wish to peruse a directory or visit one of the sites specializing in listing franchises for sale.
 
Note that The Conceptual Edge and the authors of this web site suggest very strongly that you obtain professional counseling when selecting any franchise opportunity. Take all documents to an accountant and an attorney specializing in franchising before making any commitments, financial or otherwise.
 
The Franchise Annual Online
The International Franchise Association
The Franchise Handbook
American Franchisee Association
American Association of Franchisees and Dealers
The Canadian Franchise Association
The International Herald Tribune - Guide to International Franchising
Entrepreneur Magazine
Inc. Magazine
Franchise Update
USA Today Business Opportunities
Enterprize Magazines, Inc.
Frannet - The Franchise Connection
NASAA - North American Securities Administration Association
Franchisenet - Franchising Yearbook and Directory of Australia
Franchise Foundations
Franchise Equity Group - Buying and Selling a Franchise
FRANinfo - A World of Information About Franchising
Franchise411
Franchising Expert Witnesses and Consultants
Successful Franchising
Franchise Conxions - The Canadian Franchise and Home Based Business Information Site
Franchise Opportunity Superstore
Advanced Franchising Worldwide
The Franchise Law Committee of the State Bar of California's Business Law Section
The Franchise Committee of the New York State Bar Association's Business Law Section
State Agencies Administering Franchise Disclosure Laws
Guide to the FTC Franchise Rule
The Franchise Reporter