Have a look at:

• Franchising.com
• U.S. Small Business Administration
• Entrepreneurship Research Portal--provided by Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

For news, articles, and reports related to franchising, see the following:

• ABI/Inform
• Business Source Ultimate
• Nexis Uni

You might also wish to check the Library Catalog to find additional books or other materials related to franchises or franchising.