AAFD - The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) came into existence to provide a counter balance in the franchising industry.

IFA - The International Franchise Association online has a wealth of resources to help guide franchisees in the investigative process of opening a franchise

AFA - The American Franchisee Association is an organization devoted to improving the business conditions for franchising, while working diligently to protect the economic interests of franchisees.

NEFA - The mission of the New England Franchise Association (NEFA) is to bring franchise executives, franchisees and vendors together to share ideas for success.

-----------Franchise Associations Worldwide---------------

Argentina - Franchise Association

Australia - Franchise Council

Austria - Franchise Association

Belgium - Franchise Federation

Brazil - Franchise Association

British - Franchise Association

Canada - Franchise Association (CFA)

Czech Republic - Franchise Association (CAF)

China - Franchise Association (CCFA)

Denmark - Franchise Association (DFA)

Egypt - Franchise Development (EFDA)

European - Franchise Federation

Finland - Franchise Association

France - Franchise Federation

Germany - Franchise Association

Greece - Franchise Association

Hong Kong - Franchise Association

Hungary - Franchise Association

India - Franchise Association

Italy - Franchise Association

Japan - Franchise Association

Kazakhstan - Franchise Association

Malaysia - Franchise Association

Netherlands - Franchise Association

New Zealand - Franchise Association

Philippines - Franchise Association

Portugal - Franchise Association

Russia - Russian Franchise Association

Singapore - Franchising and Licensing Association

Slovenia - Franchise Association

South Africa - Franchise Association

Sweden - Franchise Association

Switzerland - SWISS Franchise Association

Taiwan - Franchise Association

Franchising at About.com - All you need to know about franchising from About.com

Business Inc - Business-Inc is a comprehensive directory of business websites.

All Business - This site offers expert advice, business news and more.

Business Scent - BusinessScent.com is a directory offering many different business resources.

FranchiseHelp- FranchiseHelp.com is the only one-stop global address for almost everything in franchising.

Franchise Direct - Franchise Direct is an internet source for franchising in the USA and Canada.

Franchise Officer - Franchise Consulting Services that assist people in opening and developing a successful franchise.

Franchisewire- Carrying Press Releases for franchised Companies

Lets Talk Franchise - 30 minute franchise information show, that airs nationally

World Franchising - Source Book Publications is committed to helping individuals in their quest for self-employment and business ownership

VetFran- Veteran Discounts on Franchising

Business.com - Business.com has business-to-business search engines, directories, and online advertising network.

Biz123 - BIZ123.com has information related to International and Local Business.

50 Plus - This site provides the 50 plus population with information on investments and other money related matters.

Hispanic Business - News and resources on Hispanic businesses in the USA.

African American Business - African-American Business Resources from the Library of Congress

Evan Carmichael - This website helps entrepreneurs get the inspiration and the strategies they need to get their businesses to the next level. It contains Famous Entrepreneur stories, Entrepreneur Advice columns and other valuable resources.

Wendy Weiss, The Queen of Cold Calling - Want to increase sales? Resources, tips and tools for developing new business.

The Business Market - Search 1000’s of Franchise Opportunities for Sale

N.Y Franchise Regulation and Information - The New York State Office of the Attorney General offers useful information and important regulations for franchises.

U.S. Business Advisor - Business.gov provides a single access point to government services and a variety of information, including starting, managing and marketing your business; business tax concerns, et cetera.

Federal Trade Commission for the Consumer - The FTC's Guide to franchising.