September 2, 2022
EDUCATION & INFORMATION
SMART GROWTH STRATEGY & EXECUTION SEMINAR!
During previous CFA Smart Growth Webinars, The Franchise GrowthLab taught you the three must have habits needed to scale past 25 units. Now the rubber hits the road, and through the GrowthLab’s interactive, group workshop session, we will help you build your very own personalized roadmap to scale your business and still love franchising, all while earning CFE Credits!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OPEN!
Join us on September 22 for Franchise Law Day!
With plenaries, workshops and sessions hosted by Canada’s foremost franchise lawyers, this conference is designed to help busy franchisors keep up to date with the latest franchise-related legislative developments.
You’ll explore important lessons learned by leading case laws and the practical measures that can be taken to protect your business and minimize legal risk.
FRANCHISING MEETS THE MONEY: GROWTH & EXIT STRATEGIES
Whether you are experienced or new to the world of franchising, and the market for the purchase and sale of franchise companies or multi-unit franchisees, the CFA’s Franchising Meets the Money:
Growth & Exit Strategies conference will help you! By attending the virtual conference, franchisors and multi-unit franchisees can ensure that someday down the road you’ll be able to make the most of your efforts and maximize your opportunities.
NEW LEARN AND GROW WEBINAR!
Upgrade your skills from the convenience of your home, office or on the go with Learn & Grow webinars!
Hosted by leading franchise experts on a variety of hot topics, these webinars will keep you up to speed on what’s happening in your industry.
*Attendees can receive 50 CFE participation credits for each webinar*
New Articles Series by John DeHart!
John DeHart, Chief Strategist & Founder of Franchise Growthlab and Past Chair of the CFA, is working with Entrepreneur Magazine to present a brand new franchise article series! This series was born from John’s deep passion for franchising as a business model and seeing franchisors succeed in their pursuit of scale.
Read the first articles here:
Most Franchisors Fail to Scale Because They Don’t Realize This
Want to Franchise Your Business? Make Sure You Know These 5 Things
What is the status of your CFE Designation?
Just a reminder, candidates have three years from the time of enrollment to complete their designation. For example, if a candidate starts on July 1, 2020. They have until July 1, 2023 to achieve all their credit requirements. To be eligible to be included in the graduation class at the 2024 CFA National Convention, this candidate must submit their completed transcript to the CFA for approval by November 1, 2023.
NEW – Membership does matter. Candidates can earn 100 CFE Participation credits for being a CFA member. This starts at the date of enrollment into the CFE Program. Candidates can earn a maximum of 300 CFE Participation credits by graduation. Candidates must attend live/online events to earn their remaining participation credits.
NEW – Volunteering can be rewarding. Candidates can earn 100 CFE Participation credits for sitting on CFA Committees. Additionally, candidates can earn 50 CFE Participation credits for attending CFA committee meetings.
For more information about the CFA’s CFE Program, please click here. If you would like to discuss your CFE designation status you may contact Pauline Flores (pflores@cfa.ca).
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.
MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS
FRANCHISE CAREER DAY!
Are you a CFA Member looking to hire exceptional talent for your company?
The CFA’s Franchise Career Day on October 13th is your chance to raise brand awareness, connect directly with students looking for work, AND scout new employees for any open positions within your franchise system.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity—Purchase a booth at the CFA Franchise Career Fair today!
MONTREAL MEET & GREET
Come out and network with the franchise community in Montreal at our Meet & Greet Reception, hosted by CFA & CQF, on September 15th! Alepin Gauthier is a proud sponsor and are delighted to host the event at their head office.
Don’t miss out on our first Montreal Meet & Greet in almost four years, where you can enjoy food and drinks as you finally connect face-to-face and build new relationships within the Franchise Community!
CFA HOLIDAY SOCIAL
Mark your calendars—The CFA is hosting an ‘Ugly Sweater’ Holiday Social on November 24th, 2022!
Join us in November to celebrate the holidays and to meet, connect, & network with your franchise community. See you there!
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 September 13th Webinars:
LOOKING TO HIRE?
Advertise your available positions through the CFA’s Career Board!
You’ll have the opportunity to share an unlimited number of job postings for internship, part-time and full-time positions (for you and/or your franchisees), FREE for members until October 31, 2022!
Interested? Send your job description and an application link to aschopp@cfa.ca to get started!
MEMBER SAVINGS PROGRAM
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
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
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.
ADVOCACY UPDATES
ECONOMIC IMPACT & RESOURCES
Canada’s GDP edged up 0.1% in June
Canada’s gross domestic product edged up 0.1 per cent in the month of June, with 0.8 per cent real GDP growth in the second quarter of this year, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. READ MORE.
NEWS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES
FAST Act passes the California Senate
The bill will create a new 10-member Fast Food Council with equal numbers of workers’ delegates and employers’ representatives, along with two state officials, empowered to set minimum standards for wages, hours and working conditions in California. READ MORE.
OTHER NEWS
Quebec Election called for October 3
Quebec’s general election campaign has officially begun and election day is slated for October 3. READ MORE.
Federal Cabinet Shuffle – Trudeau swapping procurement and Ontario economic development ministers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweaked his cabinet Wednesday swapping his procurement minister for his Ontario economic development minister. READ MORE.
Ontario – RPRA’s Registry will open soon for producers of Blue Box materials to submit their Supply Report
This year, producers will be reporting their 2021 supply data, which will be used to calculate their 2023 management requirement. READ MORE.
Alberta using record-breaking resource windfall to pay back $13.4B in debt
Alberta’s United Conservative Party government is making the highest ever repayment of debt in the province’s history — $13.4 billion — thanks to a record-breaking surge in resource revenues. READ MORE.
LEAD GENERATION OPPORTUNITIES
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.
ATTRACTS 40K UNIQUE VISITORS & MORE THAN 4K LEADS PER MONTH
The Canadian Franchise Association’s official online franchise directory. Maximize your brand awareness with CFA’s LookforaFranchise.ca advertising package.
RENEW YOUR CFA MEMBERSHIP EARLY TO UNLOCK BENEFITS!
The CFA is providing incentives and value-added offerings as a token of appreciation to members who renew early. These tiered benefits are part of the CFA’s membership renewal program and are available to your organization based on your date of renewal, terms and conditions apply*.
Renew before August 31st to receive:
- Complimentary access to one (1) exclusive keynote presentation
- $100 off the CFE program that can be used towards enrollment, add-on fees, seminars, etc.
- Lock in the 2022 National Convention rate for the 2023 Convention at Niagara Falls (April 1-3, 2023)
- & so much more!
