International Franchise Association (http://www.franchise.org)
Franchise Times (http://www.franchisetimes.com)  Franchise Times Magazine on the Web.
Franchise 500 (http://www.entrepreneurmag.com/franchise500/) List of the top 500 franchises in the nation.
Federal Trade Commission (http://www.ftc.gov) Government rules, regulations and tips for opening a business. 
Commerce Clearing House (http://www.cch.com)  Professional information from Commerce Clearing House - great for many areas including, finance and management. Useful Financial statement templates.
Franchising.org (www.franchising.org)   Your resource for on-line franchise information
International Franchise Association News (http://www.franchise.org/newsarea.asp)   Current news briefs on franchising
Franchise Information (http://www.franinfo.com) Links to answers for all of your questions are located at the bottom of this page
Franchise Opportunities (http://www.webdesignpros.net/shopping/franchises.htm)   Different opportunities to own and operate franchises.
The Franchise Handbook (http://www.franchise1.com)    A guide to starting and running a franchise. This site has a directory of franchise opportunities and provides you with the latest news about the franchise industry. You also have the ability to communicate with others via the message board and you can also find information on how to advertise.
Franchise Update (http://www.franchise-update.com/)    Franchise Update Publications, Inc. is recognized worldwide for its coverage of franchise trade, management and investment activity. It is the acknowledged leader in franchise communications, providing authentic constantly updated information of consistent quality, accuracy, and integrity.
Bison: The Franchise Network (http://www.bison1.com) This website provides a place for franchisors and franchisees to buy, sell, and research potential businesses. This site also contains one of the largest databases of franchise information.
Group Web: Franchises (http://www.groupweb.com/business/companies/franchises.htm)  List of franchise resources.
Quicken (http://www.quicken.com)  Very good information for starting up a small business, good financial statement templates