Membership
What are the benefits of CFA Membership?
- Credibility the CFA membership provides
- Organizations that apply for membership have been determined that they meet the CFA definition of a franchise, that the franchisor has a satisfactory relationship with their franchisees and that they have proper documentation to support their membership application
- Exclusive access to advertising in CFA media
- This includes CFA magazines and newsletters, exhibiting at our Franchise Shows, sponsoring events and other opportunities
- Preferred rates to attend CFA events such as the CFA National Convention and other educational events
- Access thousands of prospective franchisees
- Assistance with investigating what franchising can offer through our various events, products and publications
- Our tradeshows bring in thousands of attendees annually. Our website receives over 28,000 unique visitors a month, generating almost 200 franchise requests per month
- FranchiseCanada Magazine and Directory have a combined circulation of over 20,000. That’s a lot of prospective franchisees.
- Networking and information sharing
- We provide opportunities for members to share ideas, best practices, tools and resources through our various events and member directories
- Through CFA newsletters and bulletins, members are provided with articles and updates on legal and legislative issues affecting the franchise industry from Canada’s top legal and business franchise professionals.
- Recognition for outstanding achievements
- CFA Awards programs, including the Franchisees’ Choice Designation, recognize outstanding achievements of our members and supports our Mission to promote excellence and growth in franchising while serving the interests of our members and stakeholders
How do I renew my membership?
Renewing your membership is a simple process. To renew your membership each year, you must fill out the declaration form appropriate to your business and submit the form and payment.