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reasons for joining PFA:
• Get access of the franchise sector’s latest updates and trends through: - Seminars and conferences, specifically the Philippine International Franchise Conference and Expo (PIFCE) - Certified Franchise Executive and Continuing Education Programs - Growing library of local and international publications - PFA-sponsored research studies • Enjoy the opportunity to be promoted in national and international trade shows • Articulate your concerns with the ‘Voice of Philippine Franchising’ • Stand among the ranks of the country’s leading franchise companies • Increase your company or product’s brand equity with the PFA Seal of Excellence
who can apply for PFA membership?
Types of Membership • Franchisor Any individual, partnership or corporation engaged in franchising as a franchisor or as a master franchisee of a foreign franchise doing business in the Philippines whose application has been approved by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Membership Committee. Regular Member Any franchisor of favorable reputation and sound financial condition – who complies with the minimum requirements of having been in operation for at least 3 years, with at least 3 company-owned stores and at least 3 franchised outlets - whose application has been approved by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Membership Committee, may become a regular member. A master franchisee of a foreign franchise may become a regular member provided its master franchisor complies with the abovementioned requirements and its application has been approved by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Membership Committee may become a regular member. Probationary Member Applicants who are able to comply with two (2) of the three (3) minimum requirements above may become probationary members. • Special Member Charter Member All members who are signatories to the original Articles of Incorporation dated 12 April 1995 and whose names are listed under Article VII thereof, individuals who attended or companies who were represented at the first pre-incorporation meeting of the Association on 7 February 1995 who have provided written confirmation of their agreement to be charter members and paid the admission fee of Php10,500.00. Affiliate Member Any institutions of higher learning including but not limited to organizations having an interest in contributing to the development of the franchise sector. Honorary Member The Board of Trustees may, by unanimous vote, confer honorary membership or office in the Association on any deserving individual. Supplementary Member An associate or subsidiary company of a Regular or Allied member nominated as such by Regular and Affiliate members, subject to the terms and conditions as laid down by the Board of Trustees at the time of application for supplementary membership. • Allied Member Any entity or corporation engaged in the business of supplying services, equipment, supplies and/or materials to the franchise industry, or individuals, organizations or institutions who are engaged in any endeavor or field of activity related to franchising, whose applications for allied membership have been approved by the Board of Trustees upon recommendation of the Membership Committee. Step 1. There are 2 ways to apply:
An applicant for accreditation must have been in the business of franchising for a minimum of three (3) years, either as an operator or a franchisor, shall have at least three (3) company-owned outlets, and with at least three (3) franchise outlets in existence at the time of its application. Step 2. Submit the following documents together with your application form:
Step 3. PFA Secretariat validates and checks the accuracy of the documents. Step 4. The PFA committee will evaluate all the documents and give recommendations based on PFA’s Fair Franchising Standards whether deferred (needs further research about the company), not qualified or qualified. If qualified, the Membership Committee schedules interviews with the Officers of the Applicant/Business Organization. Step 5. Companies who have passed the interview will be presented to the Board of Trustees during PFA Board Meetings. Step 6. PFA VP Membership reports and submits the applicants for membership to the Body for deliberation. If requested, the PFA Board may conduct another interview prior to decision. If accepted, applicants are classified accordingly, either regular or probationary, as per the FFS. Step 7. Accepted applicants are notified through letters of their membership in the PFA, to be followed by the Statement of Account for the processing fees. Click here to download the PFA Membership Application Form Directory Listing Retail Sector Food Services Allied Rundown of Members |
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Franchise 2010
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International
Franchise Asia 2011
September 21 -25, 2011- Manila, Philippines
National
Franchise 2010 :18th Philippine International Franchise Conference and Expo
July 14 – 18, 2010 SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
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Davao Franchising Forum
May 27 - 29, 2010 Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Davao City
Seminars
Financial Literacy Campaign
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