Some great websites that have franchise info:

Government:

Federal Trade Commission
Small Business Administration
Department of Labor
U.S. Business Adviser

Associations:

American Association of Home-Based Businesses
American Marketing Association
National Association for the Self Employed
National Business Association
National Business Incubation Association
National Foundation for Women Business Owners
Sales and Marketing Executives International

News:

Entrepreneur Magazine
Franchise Update Magazine
Internet-based Franchising Newswire
US Franchise News
Franchise Chat an News

Information and resources:

International Franchise Association
Franchise Direct
Live Franchising Chat and Discussion
The Franchise Handbook
Starting a Franchise Business
Information on Franchise

Opportunities:

Franchise Business Opportunity for sale information
IFA Franchise Opportunities Guide
Franchise Handbook
Source Book Publications
Franchises, Franchising, Franchise Opportunities
America’s Best Franchises
Food Restaurant Franchises
Automotive Franchises
Franchise Opportunities

Directories and services:

Worldwide Franchise Directory
Comprehensive Franchise Web Directory
Franchise Consulting Services
AZ Franchises – Franchise Opportunities for Sale