My personal collection of recommendations that are available through Amazon.

The only how-to toolkit of which I am aware.  Published by BYU's Center for Economic Self-Reliance as part of their MicroFranchise Development Initiative. 

Another resource of BYU.  Hit enter on the search bar without selecting a filter to see all the microfranchises profiled.  Additional links to relevant articles on the front page.

Specialized consulting firm dedicated to helping nonprofit's within the US develop social franchises.  

Parent Company of a family of microfranchise brands promoting economic development through enterprise in the developing world.

Venture Fund with a number of microfranchise investments.

Case Studies

Village Phone Direct