Our Vision

The International Association of BNI Franchisees (IABF) is an organized group of current and previous BNI franchisees whose mission is to strengthen, promote and protect the value, profitability and financial growth for all BNI franchisees. Our goal is to unify the BNI franchisee community to identify concerns, opportunities and solutions.

We believe through providing one, clear and unified voice we can partner with the franchisor to create a working culture of respect, fairness and mutual success. 

Our Objectives

  • Protect our collective interests
  • Maintain a fair and balanced Franchise Agreement
  • Negotiate candidly and fairly with our franchisor to achieve fair and equitable resolutions.
  • Defend the membership from challenges to our businesses.
  • Provide a positive ongoing forum for the exchange of ideas, best practices and advice.
  • Provide members with ability to participate in a Legal Fund Trust. Click here to find out more.
  • Use the purchasing power of our members and the AAFD to offer reduced cost high-quality products and services.

Our Focus

  • Ongoing Contract Negotiation
  • Franchisee Renewal Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Fair Development Schedules
  • Technology Investments
  • Cost constraints
  • FDD Changes

Membership Benefits

  • Reduced pricing for Renewal Contract Review 
  • Ability to participate in a Legal Fund Trust. Click here to find out more.
  • Access to AAFDs LegaLine & Free annual consultation with experienced franchise lawyers
  • Member Healthcare Benefits
  • Monthly Chapter Meetings
  • National lobbying on behalf of franchisees
  • Confidential platform to speak with other BNI franchisees
  • Ability to network with over 1,200 AAFD members from all brands, to learn from and share best practices

The Independent Association of BNI® Franchisees (IABF)

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The creation and growth of our Association will not only help the franchisees participating but will help the growth of BNI overall. The existence of a strong corporate model working with a strong Franchisee Association can be seen as an inviting atmosphere. Potential franchisees, knowing they have multiple avenues of support, would be reassured to invest in the BNI franchise.

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