CANADIAN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION
Advancing & Supporting the Franchise Community Since 1967

The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) helps everyday Canadians realize the dream of building their own business through the power of franchising. The CFA advocates on issues that impact this dream on behalf of more than 600 corporate members and over 40,000 franchisees from many of Canada’s best-known and emerging franchise brands. Beyond its role as the voice of the franchise industry, the CFA strengthens and develops franchising by delivering best-practice education and creating rewarding connections between Canadians and the opportunities in franchising. Franchising is the 12th largest industry in Canada and franchised businesses contribute over $120 billion per year to the Canadian economy, creating jobs for almost two million Canadians. The CFA produces Franchise Canada, the Franchise Canada Shows, and LookforaFranchise.ca.

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The CFA serves people in the Canadian franchise community by providing support, learning resources, and growth opportunities. Our two membership categories are franchisors (including system franchisees) and franchise suppliers.

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OUR SERVICES

Advocacy

We amplify the understanding and power of franchising in Canada by advocating on the new and emerging issues that impact the industry.

Education & Information

We deliver the learning and networking opportunities for the Canadian franchise community to grow their business and make franchising stronger.

Corporate Offerings

We provide our members with credibility and a full range of programs and services to help them grow through the support of the franchise community.

Brand Awareness

We help everyday Canadians realize the dream of building their own businesses by connecting people with the right opportunities in franchising.

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DIVERSE BY DESIGN

Diversity is inherent to franchising as a way of doing business. That’s because franchising is one of the most accessible paths for prospective entrepreneurs to own their own business, following their own path without having to go it alone. These business owners come from all across the country and represent a wide variety of backgrounds. It’s an ideal industry for families, newcomers, veterans, women, and BIPOC entrepreneurs who want to take advantage of the support that a franchise system offers.

At the CFA, we believe franchising is for everyone. People of every race, age, gender, and background can make their dreams of business ownership a reality through franchising. And the best part is, the more we support each other, the more we can grow together. So search these stories for your next franchise opportunity!

As you do, keep an eye out for the CFA Member logo on franchise brands’ websites and in the Franchise Canada directory. Seeing this logo assures you that the brand in question is a member of the CFA and complies with the association’s code of ethics. You can rest assured that the brands featured in Franchise Canada and LookforaFranchise.ca are members of the CFA, too.

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CFA SUCCESS STORIES

 

Franchising is ultimately about people. It’s about everyday Canadians working in partnership, sharing success, and Growing Together™. At CFA, we serve people in the Canadian franchise community by providing support, learning resources, and growth opportunities.


“You know that you’re in good company when you look at their roster of members, suppliers and most of all, the knowledgeable team from the CFA. Great networking and learning.”

Kirk Allen
COO & Founder, Reshift Media


“The Canadian Franchise Association is a first-class association that not only listens to its members, but also acts on their behalf while representing for the greater good of franchising.”

Ken Leblanc
CEO, PropertyGuys.com