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

If you are a CFE candidate, or are simply looking to build out and fine-tune your knowledge of franchising, this is a must-attend course for you.

Franchising is an expansive method of distribution used by over 150 distinct industries. While there are commonalities across franchisors and within industries, many franchise professionals only get to understand the dynamics of franchising through the lens of their company or a handful of common approaches used by franchisors in their industry. This can often have a chilling effect on a company’s ability to strengthen and adapt their current franchise offerings and can also limit an individual’s mobility and career opportunities in the franchise space.

This session will explore:

• History and Basics of Franchising
• Ownership Structures Used in Franchising
• Critical Issues to Consider in Developing a Franchise System
• Understanding Site Selection and Territorial Rights
• Understanding Franchise Fees
• Supporting Your Franchisees
• Maintaining Brand Standards
• Bringing Your Franchise System to the United States