One plan. No tiers.
FFA Franchise Membership
$99 / year
per approved franchise brand · billed annually
Join FFA — $99/yearNontransferable brand license · display rights active only while paid and in good standing · renewal and cancellation per the checkout terms presented at signup
What's included at $99
We label everything honestly: what's active at signup, what's in development, and what's an optional paid extra from us or a third party.
Active at signup
- ✓Licensed Ⓕ mark files for your approved brand
- ✓Unique member ID and public verification listing
- ✓Eligibility for FFA recognition and awards programs
Optional paid extras
Never required, never bundled — priced separately when available.
- +Featured placement in the national marketplace
- +Paid advertising and lead-generation add-ons
- +Advanced Franchise Academy courses
- +Attorney and legal services (third-party providers)
- +Premium exhibit and sponsor packages at events
- +Advanced CRM, email marketing, and campaign tools
- +Premium research reports and sponsorships
All twelve benefit categories
Every category is part of membership. Items marked "Coming soon" or "Planned" are in active development and roll out to members at no additional membership cost.
| Benefit | What you get | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Digital Franchise Identification | Your licensed Ⓕ badge, unique member ID, and a public verification profile with QR routing so anyone can confirm your status. | Included |
| 2. National Franchise Marketplace | A basic searchable listing in the national marketplace is included. Optional paid featured placement will be available. | Coming soon |
| 3. Franchise Buyer Leads | Buyer inquiries and a leads dashboard are included when available. Optional paid advertising and lead-generation add-ons are extra. Leads are never guaranteed. | Coming soon |
| 4. AI Franchise Matching | A matching assistant that pairs buyers with brands by budget, industry, location, and experience. Basic access is planned to be included once available. | Planned member benefit |
| 5. FFA Franchise Academy | Webinars, guides, and courses on franchising. Basic content is included once available; advanced courses are optional paid extras. | Coming soon |
| 6. Legal & FDD Resources | Checklists, state-registration education, annual update reminders, and a provider directory. Educational only — not legal advice. Attorney services are separate. | Coming soon |
| 7. Financing Connections | A lender directory and financing connections. Basic access included when available. Lenders make their own decisions — financing is never guaranteed. | Coming soon |
| 8. Supplier & Vendor Marketplace | Member access to a marketplace of franchise suppliers and vendors. Vendors are independent and may charge their own fees. | Coming soon |
| 9. Virtual Discovery Events | Basic attendance and member participation in virtual franchise discovery events, included once operational. Premium exhibit and sponsor packages are extra. | Planned member benefit |
| 10. Marketing & Growth Tools | Basic templates, QR tools, simple lead capture, and basic analytics, included when implemented. Advanced CRM, email marketing, and campaigns are optional paid extras. | Coming soon |
| 11. News, Research & Reports | A newsletter, industry news, and basic reports, included when live. Premium research and sponsorship opportunities are extra. | Coming soon |
| 12. Recognition & Awards | Members are eligible to participate and be considered for FFA recognition and awards under transparent, published criteria. Awards are never guaranteed; events may offer optional sponsorship. | Included |
The fine print, in plain English
- Membership is $99 per year per approved franchise brand, billed annually.
- The Ⓕ license is nontransferable and applies only to the approved brand.
- You may display the mark only while your membership is paid and active, subject to the licensing agreement.
- The FFA is a private association — not a government agency — and the Ⓕ is not a government certification.
- Renewal and cancellation follow the terms shown at checkout.
Pricing FAQ
Who can join the FFA?
Franchise brands that actively offer franchise ownership opportunities. Every application goes through a brand eligibility review before the Ⓕ license is granted.
Is the Ⓕ symbol a government registration or certification?
No. The FFA is a private, independent membership association with no government affiliation. The Ⓕ is a private licensed membership mark — it signals that a brand offers franchise opportunities and participates in the FFA. It is not a federal certification, and we make no claim of government registration or endorsement.
What happens if my membership expires?
Your license to display the Ⓕ ends. You must remove the mark from your website, logos, and marketing, and your public verification listing is marked inactive until you renew.
Are leads or sales guaranteed?
No. Membership includes identification, verification, and access to benefit programs as they roll out. We never guarantee leads, financing, awards, or business results.
What are the premium features?
Optional paid extras — featured marketplace placement, advertising add-ons, advanced courses, event sponsorships, and advanced marketing tools — are priced separately and always clearly labeled. They are never required and never bundled into the $99 fee.
Is franchise fee and investment information verified?
Franchise financial information in member listings is provided by the franchisors themselves. Verification tooling is part of our roadmap and will be applied as it is implemented. Always review a brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and consult your own advisors before investing.
Ready to display the Ⓕ?
$99/year per approved brand. Apply, pass brand review, and get licensed.
Join FFA — $99/year