Education

CFE Certification Program

Join a growing community of franchise professionals committed to advancing best practices through the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) designation, the gold standard in franchising professional development. The program strengthens expertise across the legal and business dimensions of franchising, from franchise development and operatio...

Learning & Development

When you’re a member of the Canadian Franchise Association, you and your entire team gain exclusive access to a community of franchise leaders who are committed to sharing their knowledge. This will empower you to grow your network and gain solutions to your biggest challenges, by learning from those who have been there before! Discover...

EDI Resources for Franchises

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) are essential to the franchise system because they promote a fair, dynamic, and socially responsible network that improves brand image, encourages innovation, mitigates risks, builds relationships, and attracts top talent.

Access EDI resources here!

Workshops

The CFA’s educational workshops are designed to take franchisors to the next level of professional development. Whether you are an emerging franchisor looking to scale or an established brand aiming to expand your reach, our workshop series will provide the insights, strategies, and connections you need to take your development efforts ...

Mentorship

Zor-2-Zor: Franchise Coach in Your Corner is a free mentoring program designed to help our newest members learn from the collective knowledge and experience of our most established members. Click the links below to learn more about how you can benefit from participating in this free, member-exclusive program. To learn more about the CFA's...