Renew early for the 2021/2022 CFA membership year and receive complimentary bonus member benefits you can use immediately!
The CFA is providing early bird renewal incentives and value-added offerings to help our members during the recovery process. These benefits are part of the CFA’s membership renewal program and are available to your organization based on your date of renewal – the table below shows the applicable incentives. To be eligible to receive an incentive, the membership must be paid in full by the monthly cut off date.
Renew your CFA membership early. Your membership renewal will provide the Association with the resources it needs to continue delivering the information, resources, and advocacy you, your colleagues, and your franchisees need to recover and thrive. Let’s continue to strengthen our community as we recover from the impacts of COVID-19!
To renew your membership for the 2021/2022 membership year, please download the applicable renewal form below, and email the form to Alexandra Mann, at amann@cfa.ca.
2021/2022 Renewal Incentives
| Renewed by August 31, 2021 | Renewed by September 30, 2021 | Renewed by October 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Complimentary access to two (2) exclusive keynote presentations | Complimentary access to one (1) exclusive keynote presentations | Complimentary access to one (1) exclusive keynote presentation |
| $100 off Fran-Guard OR $100 off 1st CFE enrollment & $50 2nd CFE enrollment | $100 off Fran-Guard OR $100 off 1st CFE enrollment & $50 2nd CFE enrollment | Advertising upgrades (Website or Magazine) for new ad bookings |
| $100 off Convention Registration | $100 off Convention Registration | Featured in a Social Media Post: All members who renew early will be featured in a CFA social media post. |
| Advertising upgrades (Website or Magazine) for new ad bookings | Advertising upgrades (Website or Magazine) for new ad bookings | |
| Featured in a Social Media Post: All members who renew early will be featured in a CFA social media post. | Featured in a Social Media Post: All members who renew early will be featured in a CFA social media post. |
Review of Renewal Incentives
Two Exclusive Keynote Presentations
The CFA is offering two (2) exclusive keynote presentations to members who renew before the stated cut off dates. The first keynote presentation will occur in the month of September and will comprise of an HR panel who will talk about the considerations all employers must account for when returning back to the office. The secondary keynote presentation will occur in the month of November and will focus on tips and best practices that all employees should be familiar with. Both keynotes are available to all staff within the renewing company.
$100 off Fran-Guard or Certified Franchise Executive Enrollment
The Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) is a certification course licensed from the International Franchise Association (IFA) to help educate professionals to the highest standard. Further details on this program can be found here. Fran-Guard is a required course within the certification process that provides an overview of legislation requirements across Canada.
By renewing before September 30th, the member company is securing $100 off one (1) registration of either Fran-Guard or CFE enrollment. If it is used for CFE enrollment, the CFA will also provide $50 off a secondary enrollment.
$100 off National Convention Registration
Assuming no further setbacks with the global pandemic, CFA is planning to host National Convention in-person on April 9-11, 2022 in Ottawa, ON. Convention is CFA’s can’t miss three day event, which promises to be filled with great networking and a strong agenda. By renewing before September 30th, the member company is securing $100 off one (1) Convention registration. We hope to see you there!
Upgrades on New Advertising
All CFA members can receive complimentary upgrades on NEW advertising with Franchise Canada products (Franchise Canada publications, LookforaFranchise.ca, and www.cfa.ca). When you make a new order for advertising in our publications, you will receive a complimentary ad size upgrade for Franchise Canada Magazine or Directory. Buying an advertising package on LookforaFranchise.ca? We will double the length of your contract!
Featured in a Social Media Post
All members who renew early will be featured in a CFA social media post.
Renewal Incentive Terms & Conditions
Please note the following Terms and Conditions apply:
1. Membership Status: Membership must be paid in full for the entire membership year by the monthly cut off date in order to be eligible for the renewal incentives (payment received by CFA). All elements of this agreement presume and require that the member company remains a CFA member in good standing. If the membership with CFA terminates or is cancelled or suspended for any reason, all membership renewal incentives will be cancelled and the CFA member will be responsible for retroactively paying for all elements delivered in whole or in part.
2. Applicability: Members who renew early, can take advantage of all of the renewal incentives offered, assuming they are eligible to do so and meet the required criteria. One (1) renewal package will be provided per corporate member company.
3. Expiry: All renewal incentives will expire at the end of the 2022 membership year and therefore must be used by October 31, 2022. No transfers, exchanges, or refunds. CFA renewal incentives have no cash value.
4. Advertising Contracts and Advertising Materials: Completed and signed advertising contracts for applicable incentives are required and the member company, who will be subject to the terms and conditions of the signed advertising contracts. Failure to provide the signed advertising contract or advertising materials required (e.g. artwork) to fulfill the advertising will not cancel the booking of the element and payment for that element is due and payable. This would also be the same if physical events are added into the incentive package
5. NSF or Declined Payments: CFA reserves the right to cancel any or all elements of the membership renewal incentive program without notice if any payments for any products or services are outstanding.
6. Cancellation and Notice by CFA: In the event that CFA cancels any element included in this agreement, CFA will provide verbal and written notice to member company, and liability to CFA will be limited to delivery of any applicable remaining elements of the membership renewal incentive program. All notices under this agreement shall be in writing and will be issued from Alexandra Mann, Manager, Member Programs, at amann@cfa.ca.
The Canadian Franchise Association would like to thank you for your membership! We value every one of our members, and we look forward to Growing Together™ with you over the upcoming year.
The CFA 2020/2021 membership year ends October 31, 2021. Membership renewal for the 2021/2022 year must be received and paid before November 1, 2021. If you have any questions about your membership or the renewal incentives, please do not hesitate to contact Alexandra Mann at amann@cfa.ca.
Thank you to the following members who are National Sponsors and support CFA throughout the year:
