Information on franchising

International Franchise Association 
http://www.franchise.org/

Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Guide To Buying A Franchise
http://www.franchise.org/content.asp?contentid=615&PageId=13

Federal Trade Commission Franchise and Business Opportunities:
Frequently Asked Questions
http://library.findlaw.com/1997/Nov/14/130365.html

Federal Trade Commission Franchise Rule 
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/franchise/netrule.htm

SBA Franchise Registry
http://www.franchiseregistry.com/Registry/