The Canadian Franchise Association’s (CFA) Fran-Guard course is based on the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Fran-Guard program and is a mandatory component of the CFE Program.

The Fran-Guard course was created to safeguard your franchise by having your key employees fully trained on the franchise sales management and compliance process. It gives you the tools to manage your compliance program and avoid costly mistakes that can potentially wreck your franchise system.

CFA’s Fran-Guard program is for senior executives, franchise development professionals, lawyers and compliance managers. The program features both the legal and business aspects of compliance taught by legal experts. Compliance not only reduces risk but it can result in better company profits.

CFA’s Fran-Guard course is presented in 5 modules which can easily be viewed in segments and at your own pace. Fran-Guard is a mandatory component toward your CFE designation and recognized for 300 CFE Education credits. For more information or to register for the course, please click here.

NEW MEMBER ONBOARDING WEBINAR 

New to the CFA? Join us for our onboarding webinars where we’ll cover everything you need to know about joining the CFA. Our Onboarding webinars run on the second Tuesday of every month. Register now for our July 18th Webinars:

Franchise System Registration

Franchise Support Service Registration

BONUS MEMBERS ONLY PODCAST EPISODE! 

This exclusive episode for CFA Members is all about Franchisee Advisory Councils, and how franchise systems can get great results from establishing these vital councils for their franchisees to participate in. Visit our Member’s Only Portal to check it out!

WATCH NOW!

VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR!

Are you a CFA Member looking to hire exceptional talent for your company? In a strategic partnership with Humber College and The University of Guelph-Humber, the CFA is putting on a Virtual Career Fair! You’ll connect directly to students and be able to recruit interns for your company in range of fields.
Be the first to scout some of the brilliant young minds of Humber by purchasing a booth at the CFA Virtual Career Fair!

Do You Know a Franchise or a Supplier that Should Join CFA?

Your Referral will help us grow the CFA Franchise Community! #CFAGrowingTogether

• More members – adds strength to the collective voice of Franchising for the CFA’s advocacy and government relations
• It means we have even greater buying power for our Members Savings Program
• It means a broader network for you to connect with

For any questions in regards to this program, please contact Lou Gervasi at LGervasi@cfa.ca

SHARE YOUR NEWS

CFA serves as a resource to journalists, editors and other members of the media and the Franchise Canada website (FranchiseCanada.Online) is often the first place to which they refer when looking for story ideas about franchising. Franchise Canada can help expand your PR reach to media who are looking for franchising information. Our Industry News section (found on the website and in Franchise Canada magazine) provides the latest CFA member media releases and published online news to both media as well as prospective franchisees who are researching franchising.

We source news items for these sections from media releases submitted by CFA members. Media releases can be about a CFA member company’s developments, promotions, charity work, recent accomplishments, or anything else you’d like to share!

If you are using a public relations company, make sure that they are aware of these editorial opportunities and are sending your news and media releases to CFA. Editorial coverage is free and exclusive to CFA membership.

Send us your media releases via e-mail to editor@cfa.ca. For more information about editorial opportunities in CFA publications, contact Lauren Huneault, Editor, at lhuneault@cfa.ca.

ECONOMIC IMPACT & RESOURCES

Bank of Canada hikes by 1% in bid to quell inflation

The Bank of Canada hiked interest rates by a full percentage point, a surprise move that supercharges efforts to withdraw stimulus amid fears four-decade-high inflation is becoming entrenched. READ MORE.

Canada’s unemployment rate falls to record low

Canada’s jobs market showed signs of extreme tightening last month, with the unemployment rate falling to a record low, wage gains accelerating and large numbers of Canadians dropping out of the labor force. READ MORE.

NEWS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES

U.S. inflation rises to 9.1% in June

The U.S. annual inflation rate defied expectations and rose to a new multi-decade high of 9.1 per cent in the year up to June. READ MORE.

OTHER NEWS

27% of Canadians cutting back on necessities amid inflation: MNP

Some Canadians are scaling back spending on basic life necessities such as food, utilities and housing as the cost of living continues to surge, the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index survey has revealed. READ MORE.

Resources for Franchisors and Franchisees in New Brunswick

Discover the New Brunswick Small Business Tax Credit and government agency Working New Brunswick. READ MORE.

Ottawa calls on telecom companies to shore up networks after Rogers outage

Canada’s industry minister is calling on Rogers and other telecommunication companies to come up with a plan to bolster the resiliency of Canada’s cellular and internet networks after last weeks massive outage left millions offline and affected some critical services. READ MORE.

Who is eligible for a 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose? A province-by-province breakdown

Determine if you are eligible where you live. READ MORE.

Mandatory random COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated air travellers resuming next week

The federal government says it will resume mandatory random COVID-19 testing of international travellers arriving at four major airports next week. READ MORE.

Book Your Ad in the Printed Franchise Canada’s September/October 2022 Issue!

3,000 copies of the September/October issue will be printed and distributed at upcoming Franchise Canada Tradeshows in Montreal, Calgary, Toronto, and Vancouver!

Please email Om Mehta at omehta@cfa.ca with the size and ad package you would like, to reserve your space. The creative deadline for this issue is August 5th.

FRANCHISE CANADA SHOWS ARE BACK!

Canada’s ultimate franchise exhibition is back in your favourite cities! The CFA’s Franchise Canada Show is the place to meet and connect with prospective franchisees looking to start their dream of opening a local business with a reputable national brand like yours in Montreal, Calgary, Toronto or Vancouver!

You can now register for all 4 Franchise Canada Shows! Click on the icons to discover each show.