Franchise System Membership

Franchise System membership is for companies who are offering franchises in Canada or who are planning to offer franchises in the next 12 months.

As a franchise system member you will be entitled to identify yourself as a "Franchise System Member" of the Canadian Franchise Association. Members are permitted and encouraged to use the CFA logo to identify themselves as members on all marketing and trade information. Members enjoy discounted fees on all CFA events, seminars and advertising. All members receive a full free listing on the CFA website and are highlighted as members in the annual FranchiseCanada Directory.

PLEASE NOTE:
The following documents are necessary for completing your application. Incomplete applications cannot be processed –
please ensure that you have enclosed all of the following documents with your application submission:

Completed and signed application form
Current-dated cheque payable to CFA for first year’s dues
Complete list of the applicant's franchisees including addresses, phone and fax numbers
Applicant's current franchise sales kit
Applicant's current franchise application form
Applicant's current franchise agreement
Applicant's current Alberta, Ontario, or PEI disclosure documents or current FDD for US companies (if
applicable)
For franchisors operating only in provinces without disclosure legislation please provide a document that meets CFA disclosure requirements as outlined in the Mandatory Disclosure Document for CFA Members.

If any of these documents are not forwarded to the CFA with this application, please explain the absence in your application.

Franchise System Membership Downloads

CFA Benefits of Membership Brochure

Application Form

Dues Structure

CFA Definition of a Franchise

Code of Ethics (English)

Code of Ethics (French)