Franchise Useful Links

​​​​​​​​​​Wis. Stat. ch. 553 - The Wisconsin Franchise Investment Law

Wis. Admin. Code ch. DFI-Sec - Franchise Rules are Chapters 31-36


American Franchisee Association (AFA) - A national trade association of franchisees and dealers founded in February 1993. The AFA works to improve the industry of franchising while protecting its members' economic investments in their businesses.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Franchise Rule​ - Focused mainly on the disclosures a franchisor must make to a prospective franchisee before they purchase a franchise.


International Franchise Association (IFA) - A trade organization to which many franchisors and franchisees belong. The site contains information allowing you to compare franchise opportunities.


The Franchise Registry​ - Small Business Administration (SBA) registry of franchise companies that qualify for streamlined review process for SBA loan applications.

Contac​​t Us

​Phone: (608) 266-0448

Email: DFIDLSecuritiesEnforcement@dfi.wisconsin.gov​