Franchise Resources

Franchising is alive and well in the United States and internationally! Below is a list of helpful franchise resources for franchisors and franchisees.

Note: If you are involved with a franchise organization or association that would like to be included in our list of Franchise Resources, please direct your request to info@fransource.com with the subject line: “Request to be added to your Franchise Resources page.” We will consider your request and respond within three business days. If we approve your request to be listed on our Franchise Resources page, we will include additional information for you to provide.

15 Key Questions Franchise Quiz – If you are considering franchising your business, we invite you to complete our 15 Key Questions Franchise Quiz. This quiz is an initial indicator as to whether franchising may be an appropriate method of expansion for your business.

Franchise Rule Coverage – Provides an overview of the types of business relationships covered under the franchise rule. This is helpful in determining if the relationship you plan to have with “licensees” will be recognized by the FTC as a franchise.

International Franchise Association (IFA) – The IFA, founded in 1960, is a membership organization of franchisors, franchisees and suppliers.

The American Association of Franchisees & Dealers provides educational, legal, financial and legislative support services to franchisees and dealers.

The Service Corps of Retired Executives provides counseling and resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) helps everyday Canadians realize the dream of building their own business through the power of franchising.

The Latino Franchise Association is committed to promoting, supporting and expanding the franchise business model within the Latino community in the United States.

The Coalition of Franchisees Associations is comprised of franchisee association leaders dedicated to the development and growth of their own organizations.

Franchise Associations Directory is a directory of the world's national and international franchise associations.

Buying a Franchise: A Consumer’s Guide – The Bureau of Consumer Protection’s Guide to Buying a Franchise.

The Educated Franchisee is a website for those considering purchasing a franchise as well as the title of an Amazon best-selling book about purchasing a franchise. If you are looking for a straight-to-the-point book that addresses the nuts and bolts of researching and purchasing a franchise, this book is a must read. Click here to purchase on Amazon.

Inspirational Resources

KeyLife is heard on hundreds of radio stations across North America and features three programs hosted by Steve Brown: “Key Life”, a fast-paced daily teaching program; “You Think About That”, a thought-provoking one minute feature to bring you hope; and “Steve Brown, Etc.”, a weekly talk show featuring Steve and the “rest.” Steve is a radio broadcaster, seminary professor and author. He previously served as a pastor for over twenty-five years.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” (NIV) Colossians 3:23

“Let every thing that has breath praise the Lord.” (KJV) Psalm 150:6