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The purpose of the Ibero-American Franchise Federation (FIAF) is to protect, organize, regulate, and control the commercial activity that operates in the market under the franchise regime, protection and defense of the interests of companies that act or intend to act in the market, in the quality Franchisor, Principal Franchisee, Franchisee and Sub-franchisee; study, promotion, dissemination, consolidation, development and progress of the Ibero-American Franchise.

 

 

 

The Brazilian Franchising Association is a non-profit organization founded in July 1987. Today, ABF enjoys great prestige and a well-established reputation in the market. It has numerous members, including franchisors, franchisees, and collaborators who, in recent years, have been organizing and participating in various initiatives to develop the franchising system in Brazil. ABF is also represented by a branch in Rio de Janeiro and supported by regional offices in the South, Northeast, Midwest, the interior of São Paulo, and Minas Gerais. Over the years, it has expanded its reach both nationally and internationally.

 

The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) helps everyday Canadians realize the dream of building their own business through the power of franchising. The CFA advocates on issues that impact this dream on behalf of more than 600 corporate members and over 40,000 franchisees from many of Canada’s best-known and emerging franchise brands.

Beyond its role as the voice of the franchise industry, the CFA strengthens and develops franchising by delivering best-practice education and creating rewarding connections between Canadians and the opportunities in franchising.