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As you continue your search for the perfect franchise, check out the resources below to help you find more information on the opportunities that interest you:

Entrepreneur.com's Listings

• Franchise 500
• Fastest-Growing Franchises
• Top New Franchises
• Top 101 Homebased Franchises
• Top Global Franchises
• Top Low-Cost Franchises

Web Sites

• American Association of Franchisees and Dealers. A national nonprofit trade organization representing the rights and interests of franchisees and independent dealers throughout the United States.
• Canadian Franchise Association. This association represents more than 500 franchise companies throughout Canada.
• International Franchise Association. The IFA is a membership organization of franchisors, franchisees and suppliers.
• American Bar Association Forum on Franchising. Find information here concerning the forum, its programs and publications.
• FTC Franchise & Business Opportunities. Get information here regarding franchise law, as well as tips on business scams.

Source: The Small Business Encyclopedia, Start Your Own Business, Entrepreneur magazine and Entrepreneur's StartUps magazine.

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