Programs and Services

General Public

As the National Voice of Canadian Franchising, CFA provides prospective franchisees with guidance and valuable, up-to-date information through its many resources that are designed to help potential franchisees learn about franchising as well as how to investigate a franchise before investing in one. Some of these resources include our self-published FranchiseCanada Magazine, Annual Franchise Directory, the CFA Information Kit, our website, our many educational events and tradeshows like The Franchise Show.

PUBLICATIONS

FranchiseCanada Magazine & Directory
FranchiseCanada Magazine is a bi-monthly consumer publication for entrepreneurs interested in acquiring a franchise. Published by the Canadian Franchise Association, the magazine is complemented by the annual FranchiseCanada Directory. Both publications contain informative and engaging editorial from leading authorities in the industry and award-winning writers as well as countless tips on how to run a successful franchise.

Annual subscriptions to FranchiseCanada Magazine are available through the CFA website.

Franchise Information Kit & other selected books

CFA is dedicated to promoting and strengthening ethical franchising in Canada. We have a number of materials available to assist franchisees and franchisors to become more knowledgeable about franchising.

Our most popular item is our Franchise Information Kit. This kit was designed to provide potential franchisees with information and resources that will assist them in purchasing a franchise.

THE FRANCHISE SHOW & DISCOVERY DAYS

The Franchise Show
As Canada’s largest, most trusted and only all-franchise tradeshow, The Franchise Show provides prospective franchisees with the unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with some of the most accomplished franchise systems, attend informational seminars and learn more about the franchise industry.

Discovery Days
CFA Franchise Discovery Days (FDDs) are shows that showcase a group of franchisors and franchise support systems looking to reach into small and mid-sized markets. Exclusive to CFA members, each FDD has space for a maximum of 12 franchise system and 3 franchise support services (FSS) exhibitors.

EVENTS & EDUCATION

The Franchise Show – Educational Events and Opportunities
It’s important to remember that investing in a franchise is a major investment decision. Risks are reduced for prospective franchisees through due diligence and research – learning about franchise opportunities is a critical part of this decision-making process. To help prospective franchisees with their research, visitors can attend free information seminars led by industry specialists at our Franchise Show events in selected cities across Canada and learn more about what it takes to get started and be successful in franchising. Visitors can also gain insight at the Ask the Experts booth, where serious investors and first-time attendees have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with consultants, lawyers and accountants who specialize in franchising and have their specific questions answered free of charge.

CFA WEBSITE

The CFA website serves as a top resource for franchising information. With over 150,000 hits per month, the website provides potential franchisees with access to our online member directory, resource articles and event pages.

CFA’s website gives you quick access to Canada’s leading franchise brands through advanced searching. Plus get all the information you need when considering a franchise.

FRANCHISE SUPPORT SERVICES (FSS) DIRECTORY

The Franchise Support Services Member Directory is a supplement to The FranchiseVoice. Published annually, this valuable and convenient resource of over 100 listings of CFA FSS members across Canada provides easy access to FSS who understand the needs of the franchise industry. As experts who specialize and focus their businesses on franchise systems, FSS members play an integral role in the day-to-day operations of franchises through providing essential services for the success of franchisors and franchisees.