A Safety Net For All Members
A comprehensive safety net ensuring security and support for all members.
Advantages Of The Membership
Pakistan Franchise Association is a non-profit professional organization established to facilitate franchise partnership needs & requirements in order to strengthen the image and promote the franchising business model. PFA membership is an ideal platform to share valuable experience, expand your networking opportunities and upgrade your franchising know-how with global insights. It is an entirely voluntary participation with no subscription fee or obligations.
Prestigious Organization
Become part of a prestigious organization with high standards that guarantees for your reliability and professionalism.
Competent Advice
You can rely on competent advices and adequate answers to all your questions related to franchising.
training & trend updates
Receive professional training and updated information on new trends in the field of franchising.
Forums and Exhibitions
Will be presented to international franchise forums and exhibitions, which will open the way for your business development outside of Pakistan.
Support
Have support from people who have already gone the way of building a strong franchise chain.
Stable Partnership
Get a stable partner in PFA to whom you can count on in finding new serious franchisees.
dispute resolution
Receive assistance in resolving any possible disputes between the franchisee and the franchisor.
Insurance
Secure your venture with peace of mind through our comprehensive Insurance solutions.
Together for a Stronger Tomorrow
Together for a Stronger Tomorrow encapsulates our commitment to collective growth and resilience. Join our community, where collaboration is the catalyst for success, fortified by shared wisdom, support networks, and exclusive opportunities. In unity, we pave the way for a future defined by strength, prosperity, and boundless possibilities.
Packages
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Lack of national legislation
In Pakistan there is still no law on franchising. Franchising is not mentioned in either the Commercial Law or the Law on Obligations and Contracts.
There is a description of the franchise in the Law on Corporate Income Tax. According to it: “Franchise” shall denote the aggregate of industrial and intellectual property rights regarding trade marks, trade names, logos, models, designs, copyright, know-how or patents, these rights being granted in return for remuneration, for being used in selling goods and/or providing services.”
The document, which regulates the relations between the two sides – the franchisor and franchisee is the contract.
Precisely because of the lack of statutory rules in the field of franchising, the role of the Pakistan Franchise Association is essential in building a dialogue towards the support of the business by the local authorities – the Executive Agency for Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises, Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism; universities; organizations in support of the business.
PFA will work in favor of the franchise business by making connections with local authorities to complete the legal framework relating to possible incentives and preferences for the participants in the cluster.
It will boost the “public-private partnership” to build the necessary infrastructure to attract strategic local and foreign investors throughout the country.
Common Questions
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Franchise Agreement – The contract that details your legal relationship of obligations between franchisor and franchisee
MSF/Royalty – Management Service Fee, the fee you pay, typically monthly to operate in that network. This will also be a fixed fee in some franchise models.
Marketing Levy – Most franchisors will include in their percentage fees a percentage which goes toward consumer marketing, this may be used as part of a national fund or local find dependant on the franchise.
Start-up Cost – This is the initial franchisee fee to be paid to the franchisor to become a franchisee, different franchisors include different things within this so do check what is included.
Average Total Initial Investment – All costs which you will need to cover to start-up your franchise (except the franchise fee) related to real estate, professional services, equipment, training etc. but not including working capital.
Disclosure – This is where the franchisor should be transparent about the performance and franchise package, this is voluntary in the UK which is why we encourage asking questions.
Exclusive Franchise Territory – The specific area of operation outlined to a franchisee and sometimes gives them the sole right to operate within that exclusive franchise territory.
Franchise Resale – The sale of a franchised territory in terms of geographic area or a number of operational branches which the franchisee wishes to sell, usually being more expensive due to established goodwill as opposed to developing a new area / unit.
Renewal – This is the right to renew or extend your franchising contract to continue trading for a further term.
Termination – Legal provisions by which either the franchisee or franchisor can terminate the contract due to a breach of contract.
Working Capital – The amount of liquid assets you are required to have and maintain to operate the franchise.
Term – This is the number of years a franchise is granted through the Franchise Agreement with the franchisor.
Trademark – All franchisors should have a registered trademark for their brand as this protects their right to use it.
Initial Training – This is the induction and training you should do with the franchisor before trading on your own, it will provide you all the information you need to operate the franchise correctly.
Ongoing Support – This is the process by which your franchisor will work in partnership to ensure you are operating effectively and assisting if you have challenges.
Q: What is franchising?
A: That is a great question! Please feel free to go to our What is Franchising? pages to find out more
Q: How do I make a complaint against my franchisor?
A: If you have concerns about your franchisor and they are a member of the PFA, please read through the services we can offer to help you through it within our Dispute Resolution page here
Q: As a consumer I have a complaint about a franchise, who do I contact?
A: Please contact the franchisor company, they usually have customer service details on their websites.
Q: Who can help me on my franchise journey?
A: As the PFA we have to remain unbiased, but you can see all or our members in our Directory and check out the benefits of buying a franchise from a PFA Member
Q: Where can I send my franchising news stories?
A: We have a press team and PR manager who are happy to receive any news stories and support with writing and distribution please contact info@pfafranchise.com
Q: How can I get my stories published on the PFA website?
A: If you are a member, send any stories that you think may be of interest to PFA to the press inbox: info@pfafranchise.com
Q; If I’m not member can I submit a press article?
A: Unfortunately, not, one of the benefits of being a PFA member is to showcase your brand on our website.