http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/franchise/faq1.htm

1. Where can I get a company`s pre-sale disclosure document?

The Franchise Rule requires franchise and business opportunity sellers to provide to prospective purchasers a disclosure document or franchise offering circular. The FTC does not require filings of these documents, so we are unable to provide copies to consumers. A total of 13 states keep franchise offering circulars on file, and 26 states require business opportunity disclosure filings. Most states provide copies of these disclosures, usually by allowing visitors to their offices by appointment to review or copy the documents.

A few private companies may make franchise disclosure documents filed in one or more states available for a fee. The FTC doesn’t support or endorse these companies: