The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) helps everyday Canadians realize the dream of building their own business through the power of franchising. 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, CFA strengthens and develops franchising by delivering best-practice education and creating rewarding connections between Canadians and the opportunities in franchising. Canadian franchises contribute over $96 billion per year to the Canadian economy and create jobs for more than 1.8 million Canadians.

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The Official Online Franchise Directory of the Canadian Franchise Association

Discover the best franchise business opportunities available now! Go in business for yourself with the support of a credible franchise system! With hundreds of franchise opportunities in Canada, LookforaFranchise.ca is the most comprehensive online directory of legitimate franchise business investments available. We make searching for a franchise easy – you can find franchises by company name name, location, investment or industry. Begin your search now and realize the dream of running your own business.

Top Franchise Opportunities

Featured concepts actively growing their networks across Canada.

Franchise Canada Industry News

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Something to Wag About: Petsecure and Pet Valu Join Together to Bring Value and Convenience to Pet Parents

Petsecure, Canada’s largest pet insurance provider, and Pet Valu Canada Inc., the leading specialty retailer of...

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Metal Supermarkets Expands Leadership Team, Welcoming Adria Hartwig as Chief Development Officer and Eric Szaja as Vice President, Information Technology

Hartwig and Szaja join leading metal supplier, bringing extensive leadership experience in franchise development...

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Kaan Sayiner named Chief Executive Officer and President of D Spot

D Spot Franchising Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaan Sayiner as Chief Executive Officer and...

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Pioneers of Drama Kids Canada and Champions of Creativity in Ajax

Leading the Way as Canada’s First Franchisees When AK & Nomon launched Drama Kids Ajax, they made history as...

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Why Choose a CFA Member?

CFA members are committed to strong systems, support, and ethical franchising.

Franchisees have made a life-changing financial and time investment in purchasing a franchise. It’s up to franchisors to equip themselves with the right educational and networking tools so that they can work to live up to their promises to franchisees.

The CFA offers its members a wide range of educational programs to help them become best-in-class franchisors, resulting in happy and thriving franchisees. CFA members are constantly looking to become better franchise systems. Whether it’s by attending Learn & Grow Webinars to upgrade their skills or attending Franchise Law Day to get up to speed on their legal obligations, CFA members are empowered to grow their network by becoming educated franchisors.

Newest CFA Members

Explore the latest brands to join the Canadian Franchise Association.

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Studio Kiku

Investment required: $350,000 - $500,000
Deck Daddy

Investment required: 25000-50000
Clucker's Wood Oven BBQ Chicken

Investment required: $250,000-$550,000
Forum™Flexible Offices

Investment required: 150000+
GattoMatto

Investment required: $2.5M-$3.5M
Hellamaid

Investment required: 40K-90K