Below is a list of franchise resources that you can utilize to find the right franchise for you.  Access to these databases is free.

 

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1 Federal Trade Commission The FTC's website that list the rules for franchising.
2 International Franchise Association Search their database for franchising opportunities.  Learn about starting your own franchise.
3 Franchise Search the database by category of search for a specific name.
4 Hot Franchise Opportunities and Business Opportunities USA Find franchises from their large database.  Also, review their picks of hot franchises.
5 Franchise Leader Search the database and find new franchises as well as franchises for resale.  Learn about starting your own franchise.
6 AZfranchises- franchise opportunities directory View a list of  franchises and franchise opportunities available for sale in the USA by individual states.  Also find resale franchises.
7 Find Franchises and Franchise Opportunities and find franchising information including start-up costs, franchise fees, and how to buy a franchise.
8 List the top franchises for sale.
9 USA FranchisingUnited States Businesses For Sale and Franchise Opportunities Find franchises in their database.  You can search this database by state and by price range. 
10 Provides a list of gay friendly franchising opportunities.
11 Franchise.com, Franchises for Sale and Business Opportunities List top franchises for sale, and provides information about today's best franchises and business opportunities, and resources to help you learn about franchising and small business ownership.
12 A Directory of Master Franchising Opportunities. A directory of high capital master franchise business opportunities, area-developer & multi-unit franchising opportunities for sale in the USA and beyond.
13 Find the right franchise for sale and get information on how to finance and buy a franchise business.
14 Search this database by company name, by investment or by sector to find franchising opportunities within your price range.
15 Gay friendly franchisees. If you're interested in owning your own business and want to become part of a company that shares your beliefs and values, consider the gay friendly franchise opportunities.
16 Franchising.com Provides a list of franchises most often chosen by women.  If you're a woman and want to get into something that is most chosen by women this is a good place to start.
17 Franchises for Women US - Franchise opportunities at Select Your Franchise Find the best franchise business to suit your requirements.  You can search their database to find franchises. 
18 Minority Franchising - The Definitive Guide to the Minority Franchising Provides a directory that includes over 500 franchisors committed to increasing minority representation within their franchise system.
19 World Franchising Search this database alphabetically, by industry or by investment level to find franchising opportunities that is right for you.
20 Franchise Gator – Best Franchise Opportunities and Franchises for Sale Provides a database that can be searched by industry, state or investment level.