The American Association of Franchisees & Dealers has information about buying a franchise and a list of AAFD-accredited franchisers.
American Association of Franchisees & Dealers
(AAFD)
276 Hazard Ave., Suite 11
Enfield, CT, 06082-4643
Tel: (619) 209-3775
https://www.aafd.org
The American Franchisee Association is a trade organization that offers advocacy, industry standards, information on starting a franchise, and legal resources.
American Franchisee Association
(AFA)
410 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 528
Chicago, IL, 60605-1471
Tel: (312) 431-0545
Fax: (312) 431-1469
Email: spkezios@franchisee.org
http://www.franchisee.org
The Association For Entrepreneurship USA provides education, articles, membership resources, mentoring, and other benefits.
Association For Entrepreneurship USA
(AFEUSA)
1320 Tower Rd.
Schaumburg, IL, 60173-4309
Tel: (844) 750-5927
https://afeusa.org
The College Entrepreneurs Organization provides education, events, and programs to encourage college students to be entrepreneurial.
College Entrepreneurs Organization
(CEO)
401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Box 2F
Tampa, FL, 33606-1450
Tel: (813) 258-7236
https://www.c-e-o.org
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization describes itself as a “community by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, that is purpose-built to help individual leaders grow...” It has more than 220 chapters and nearly 20,000 members.
Entrepreneurs’ Organization
400 Montgomery St., Suite 600
Alexandria, VA, 22314
Tel: (703) 519-6700
Fax: (701) 888-0302
https://www.eonetwork.org
The International Franchise Association provides general information about franchising, specific franchise opportunities, and publications.
International Franchise Association
(IFA)
1900 K Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20006-1135
Tel: (202) 628-8000
Email: info@franchise.org
https://www.franchise.org
The National Association of Entrepreneurship offers education, conferences, and membership benefits.
National Association of Entrepreneurship
(NAE)
Tel: (800) 360-9250, ext. 615
https://naeonline.org
The National Entrepreneurs Association offers conferences, training programs, and its annual pitch contest, among other resources.
National Entrepreneurs Association
18444 West 10 Mile Road, Suite 103
Southfield, MI, 48075-2626
Tel: (248) 416-7278
Email: supportstaff@nationalentrepreneurs.org
https://www.nationalentrepreneurs.org
The U.S. Small Business Administration provides information on starting a business, including how to obtain start-up funding.
U.S. Small Business Administration
(SBA)
409 3rd Street, SW
Washington, DC, 20416-0011
Tel: (800) 827-5722
Email: answerdesk@sba.gov
https://www.sba.gov
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