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 700 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 Canadian franchise opportunities. Canadian franchises contribute over $100 billion per year to the Canadian economy and create jobs for more than 1.9 million Canadians. The CFA produces Franchise Canada, the Franchise Canada Shows, and LookforaFranchise.ca

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Why Franchising?

ADVOCACY
We amplify the understanding and power of franchising in Canada by advocating on issues that impact the dream of building their business through franchising.
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EDUCATION & INFORMATION
We deliver the learning and networking opportunities for everyone in the franchise community to make franchising stronger.
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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.
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LEAD GENERATION
We help everyday Canadians realize the dream of building their own businesses and connect people with opportunities in franchising.
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Latest Issue of Franchise Canada!

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The Service-Focused Franchising Issue!

Regardless of the circumstances, Canadians continue to access services for their families, homes, vehicles, and businesses, many of which have been designated as essential services by provincial governments throughout the country. The May/June 2021 issue of Franchise Canada spotlights these service-focused franchises across Canada.

Each year, the demographic of aging baby boomers in Canada continues to rise, increasing the need for senior support services. We take readers through a variety of senior services franchises that help aging Canadians stay safe and comfortable at home. We also feature a special focus on franchises that provide services to children as Canadians look to keep their kids on track despite recent obstacles, and franchises that provide pet services to help pet parents raise their furry family members.

Check out the May/June issue for this content and more, including franchisee success stories and expert advice from franchise professionals!

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Franchising Success Stories

Franchise Canada is a complete multi-channel media outlet, committed to delivering the best content to help prospective franchisees achieve their dreams and create their franchise futures.

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The CFA continues to be instrumental in helping Canadian businesses such as ours grow. As members, we undoubtedly owe it an enormous debt of gratitude, and on behalf of McDonald’s, I thank you for your tireless work over the years.

George Cohon

Founder - McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited

All franchisors need a unified voice to communicate to government across the industry regarding the legislative and policy issues that impact franchising, and the CFA does great work in that regard.

U. Gary Charlwood

Founder, Chairman & CEO - Charlwood Pacific Group

Great team of dedicated people who are committed to helping the industry be what it was designed to be in spite of all the governmental intrusions and regulations. The CFA has our back!

Lenka Whitehead

President - Oxford Learning Centres

The CFA 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

By joining the CFA, we were able to learn in hyper-mode what would have taken years of trial and error.

Greg Lawrie

President - Pro Fleet Care Franchising

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 at all of their events.

Kirk Allen

COO & Founder - Reshift Media

The degree of professionalism, thoroughness of research, and communication sophistication all lead to credibility and trustworthiness of the organization.

Michael Going

Found & CEO - Good Earth Coffee House

Good networking opportunities and valuable content.

Cassandra Da Re

Associate - Dale & Lessman LLP

All of our franchisees were excited to hear we’re part of the CFA. It’s good to be part of a reputable organization and to know that they feel the same way about us. CFA gives us credibility and is good for guidance along the way for both myself and my franchisees.

Nicole Hyatt

Founder - Tan on the Run