People hoping to flee from corporate America have two new guides available to help plan their escapes: The latest editions of the Franchise Opportunities Guide and the Franchise Annual Directory have hit the streets.
A first read for potential franchisees, the guides include basic information about buying a franchise, legal issues and regulations that govern the industry. They also provide profiles of hundreds of franchise concepts, information about their investment requirements and company contact information.
The Franchise Opportunities Guide, which is published by the International Franchise Association, costs $25, including shipping, and is available at www.franchise.org.
The Franchise Annual Directory, which is put out by Info Franchise News Inc., costs $44.95, including shipping, and is available at www.infonews .com.