Franchising is recognized globally as one of the most aggressive forms of business expansion. It enjoys a high profile with some of the worlds most renowned brands as franchise leaders. In most countries franchising has fallen under the umbrella of local franchise associations, which in turn, belong to the World Franchise Council. This allows the business format of franchising to be controlled and good ethical practices set globally. For this very reason, franchisors, franchisees and service providers are encouraged to belong to a franchise association which in turn promotes themin a variety of waysand provides manynetworking opportunities.

1. The member may use the FASA logo and all relevant collateral.
2. All members receive FREE entry to all FASA networking events and workshops held through out the year.
3. Offers a three hour mediation service FREE of charge in a franchise related dispute between franchisor and franchisee.
4. FASA members qualify for FREE legal advice - please send your queries to fasa@fasa.co.za
5. FASA members qualify for FREE industrial and labour advice - please send your queries to fasa@fasa.co.za
6. FASA members receive a free Succeed Magazine for 12 months.
7. FASA members receive a free FASA Franchise directory
8. FASA creates opportunities to promote member's business through:
   
   • Expo's in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. FASA members receive a 20% discount on exhibition costs at the IFE in Johannesburg.
   • Bi-monthly newsletters which goes to over 24 000 recipients
9. FASA has as its members people in legal, accounting, consulting professions and other support services and whose input contribute to guide the interest of franchising in general and FASA's members in particular.
10.  A source of information, via: FASA's participation in the World Franchise Council activities. The council is an integral part of the International Franchise Community and as such has worldwide contacts and information to which members can tap into.
    
    • Seminars
    • Publications
    • Expo's
11.  FASA acts as a watchdog on all new and planned regulations and / or legistration and amendments and evaluates its impact on its members in particular and the industry in general.
12. FASA constantly undertakes public relations activities to reiterate the positive aspects of franchising and to create a public image of franchising conductive to growth in South Africa.
13. All members enjoy the benefits of exclusive discount deals and offers through the prefered service provider members namely Franchize Directions, Sign-A-Rama, Protea Hotels, www.sajobsonline.co.za, Cred-IT - (as new deals are negotiated the FASA website would be updated accordingly).

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