For information about buying a franchise and a list of AAFD-accredited franchisers, contact
American Association of Franchisees & Dealers
(AAFD)
PO Box 10158
Palm Desert, CA, 92255-1058
Tel: (800) 733-9858
Tel 2: (619) 209-3775
Fax: (866) 855-1988
https://www.aafd.org
For articles about franchising, membership, and seminars, visit
American Franchisee Association
(AFA)
410 S Michigan Ave Suite 528
Chicago, IL, 60605
Tel: (312) 431-0545
Fax: (312) 431-1469
Email: spkezios@franchisee.org
http://www.franchisee.org
For general information about franchising, specific franchise opportunities, and publications, contact the IFA.
International Franchise Association
(IFA)
1900 K Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20006
Tel: (202) 628-8000
Fax: (202) 628-0812
Email: info@franchise.org
https://www.franchise.org
For information on education, careers, and certification in the retail industry, contact
National Retail Federation
(NRF)
1101 New York Ave NW, SUite 1200
Washington, DC, 20005
Tel: (800) 673-4692
Tel 2: (202) 783-7971
Email: contact@nrf.com
https://www.nrf.com
Retail Industry Leaders Association
(RILA)
99 M Street SE, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20003
Tel: (202) 869-0200
https://www.rila.org
To learn more about starting, funding, and operating a business, visit
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street, SW
Washington, DC, 20416-0002
Tel: (800) 827-5722
Email: answerdesk@sba.gov
https://www.sba.gov
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