Question

which of the following web - based resources allows users to search a directory of franchising opportunities, provides tips on buying a franchise, and also ranks the top franchises in terms of growth, cost, global appeal, and other criteria?

○ a. the small business administration
○ b. the american franchisee association
○ c. the federal trade commission
○ d. the international franchise association
○ e. the franchise zone

Explanation:

The Franchise Zone is a web - based resource that enables users to search a directory of franchising opportunities, offers tips on buying a franchise, and ranks the top franchises based on growth, cost, global appeal, and other criteria. The Small Business Administration (A) focuses more on general small business support. The American Franchisee Association (B) is not a widely - known major resource for such comprehensive franchise - related services as described. The Federal Trade Commission (C) is mainly about consumer protection and trade regulation. The International Franchise Association (D) is more of an industry association for franchisors and franchisees in a broader sense rather than a resource with the specific functions of searching directories and ranking franchises as described.

Answer:

E. The Franchise Zone