Canada’s Most Prestigious Franchise Recognition Program
The CFA Awards Program celebrates the very best in Canadian franchising. Each year, the Canadian Franchise Association recognizes franchise systems, franchisees, and industry leaders who demonstrate outstanding performance, innovation, leadership, strong franchise relationships, and community impact.
A CFA Award is one of the highest honours in Canadian franchising, recognizing organizations and individuals who set the standard for excellence across Canada’s franchise community.
Be Recognized. Be Celebrated. Be Counted.
For decades, the CFA Awards Program has become a benchmark for excellence in Canadian franchising, recognizing outstanding achievements across the franchise community year after year.
Awards of Excellence
Recognizing franchise systems that demonstrate exceptional franchise relationships, leadership, training, and support.
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- Awards of Excellence (Gold, Silver & Bronze)
- Franchisees’ Choice Designation
- Franchisees’ Choice Milestone Recognition
- Grand Prize Award
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Franchisee of the Year
Recognizing exceptional franchisees who demonstrate business success, leadership, and community involvement.
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- Traditional (Gold, Silver, and Bronze)
- Non-Traditional (Gold, Silver, and Bronze)
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Recognition Awards
Recognizing individuals and organizations whose contributions have helped strengthen the franchise community and create positive impact including:
- Outstanding Corporate Citizenship
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Leadership Awards
And additional categories recognizing contributions to the franchise community.
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Who Should Apply
- CFA full members in good standing
- CFA franchisors, both traditional and non-traditional, with 6 or more franchisees
- CFA members who wish to recognize franchisees, franchisors, or franchise support services/suppliers
Ready to be recognized among Canada’s franchise leaders? Submissions to the 2027 CFA Awards Program are open until December 31, 2026. Award recipients will be celebrated at the CFA National Convention, April 17-19, 2027, alongside franchise executives, industry partners, and business leaders from across Canada.
Not yet a CFA member? Visit our membership page or contact Darryl Bell
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