Created in 1971, the French Federation of the Franchise's mission is to represent, promote and defend the franchise as a form of trade. This task is structured.
The professionalisation of the profession
Since its inception, the Federation works to structure the franchise. Through a consideration by working groups, it contributed to the writing of texts make reference in legal matters. In 1972, it thus publishes the French Code of ethics that will give birth to the Code of European ethics. In relation to permanent with global bodies, European and national, it works so that this form of trade is taken into account in major decisions. She also participated in 1989 the negotiations concerning the development of the Doubin law, now registered in the trade Code.
Deepen the knowledge of the franchise
The FFF is also a place of Exchange based on the sharing of knowledge. To answer the questions of the public, it creates in 1985 a documentation centre open to all. More recently, she was concerned to the training of professionals and founded the school of the Franchise in 1988. She also participated in the establishment of a DESS in Management of the franchise in the 2000s.
MembersMembers: network heads
As in almost all federations franchise of the world (except US), members of the FFF are only heads of network. "By integrating this network, they can take part in focus groups and working commissions." "They thus participate in self-regulation of the profession," assures Anne-Sylvie Homassel, responsible for communication at the FFF. "The Federation is also a place of sharing experiences, opportunities and techniques that allow them to refine their strategies." They can also take advantage of the label of the FFF, guarantor of good practices in the profession. "In Exchange, franchisors must conform to the Code of ethics. They commit themselves, inter alia, to submit each year to the admission Committee a status of their network and to participate actively in the Committee for dialogue franchisee/franchisors.
Franchisees to the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Fédération Française de Franchise defines the orientations of the Federation. It brings together 19 franchise professionals elected by the membership at the annual meeting of the General Assembly. "Since 2008, franchisees sit on the Board of Directors." "This year, they are three," said Anne - Sylvie Homassel.
InputsResources, experts, and training
To fulfill its role of gathering resources and information on the franchise, the Franchise the Fédération Française launched a vast study and standby operation which should result in October. The Federation has a documentation accessible to any visitor space. The training service is responsible for courses to candidates franchisees or franchisors and seminars for professionals franchise. Adherent signs may also benefit from the legal service of the Federation and those who wish to establish themselves abroad, the export service.
Support for conflict resolution
To appease certain situations of tension within the networks, the FFF has established a Mediation Committee of the franchise seizable by the members of all networks, they are members or not. If mediation fails, the FFF offers the services of an Arbitration Committee which will result in a judgment.
Major appointments
Throughout the year, the FFF organises events to promote the franchise. In 1982, she created Franchise Expo Paris, the international exhibition of France relief today organized by Reed Exhibition France (see: ). Each year, the FFF organises the Franchise interviews (created in 1997). Place of Exchange and debate, these days are an opportunity to gather franchisors, franchisees, expert and academic.
What's new and upcoming issues
This year, the French Federation of frankness breaks new ground by creating the Academy of the Franchise. The FFF Board also on the issue of sustainable development through working groups and should lead to decisions.

