Dear Franchise Consultants, Franchisors, and Suppliers, I am Michael Bullinger, President of National Franchise Association (NFA). I am delighted to have this opportunity to introduce our organization and its mission to you.

At NFA, our vision is to be the premier advocate and resource for franchisors, franchisees, brokers/consultants/advisors, and all our members.

Our philosophy is that the success of franchising depends on the collective health of all its members. We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration and open communication between franchisors and franchisees, as well as suppliers. We value the contributions of all members to the success of the franchise system and are committed to working together to ensure the success of everyone involved.

Our mission is to provide world-class resources, education, and support to our members, so they can achieve success in their businesses. We look forward to working with you in a collaborative environment to help you achieve success as part of the NFA community.

1. Our Members are from every role in our industry.
2. We provide connections, networking, technology, and support to our Members.
3. Our training programs lead to professional certification.
4. We are not a captive or competitive organization – rather we are an open collaborative organization where Members help Members.
5. Franchisors and Suppliers can purchase Membership upgrades to increase customers.
6. NFA Media provides:
• A Quarterly Franchise Advisor Magazine
• Industry relevant Blogs
• Online Webinars by experts
• Online and Live Events
7. Our NFA CRM helps you manage your franchise business.