HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER
Procedures & Guidelines
Step 1. There are 2 ways to apply:
Directly to PFA
By invitation of various sources.
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:
Application Form duly filled up, completely and legibly
Company or Franchise Profile
Copy of Franchise Offering
Copy of Franchise Agreement
List of Franchisees with Addresses
Photos of franchise stores / outlets
List of Accredited Suppliers
SEC / DTI Registration
Articles of Incorporation and By-Law
BIR Registration
IPO
Latest Financial Statements (2 years)
Endorsement Letter by an existing PFA Members.
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.
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