Membership
Why Join?
What Membership Gives You
A Collective Voice
No single franchise owner can negotiate with a national franchisor, a provincial health ministry, or a major supplier on equal footing alone. As a Member of CPFOA, your interests are represented collectively with the weight of a unified, organized body behind them.
Reliable Information
Members receive accurate, analyzed information about franchise agreements, regulatory changes, supplier terms, industry developments, and matters affecting Medicine Shoppe franchisees in Canada — information you need to make sound business decisions.
Open Peer Communication
CPFOA provides a trusted channel for franchisees to communicate openly with one another, share experiences, and coordinate on shared concerns.
Advocacy on Your Behalf
We represent Member interests before the Franchisor, government bodies at all levels, and before suppliers and vendors — formally, professionally, and persistently.
Campaign Participation
Members can join active campaigns, access advocacy resources and talking points, and coordinate with fellow owners on issues that matter.
Who Can Join?
Eligibility
Membership is open to any company that owns or operates a Medicine Shoppe franchise in Canada, with the following exceptions:
Not eligible
Franchises that are owned or operated by, or affiliated (directly or indirectly) with, Medicine Shoppe Canada Corporation or its owners.
Membership States
1.Apply Submit your membership application. Our team will review eligibility.
2. Approval Once approved, you will receive a membership invoice.
3. Payment Pay your annual dues by credit card, bank deposit, or other accepted method.
4. Active Membership Your membership is confirmed and you have full access to Member benefits.
5. Annual Renewal Membership renews annually. You will receive renewal reminders in advance of your expiry date.
Membership Fees
Annual Dues
Fee amount to be set by the Board and updated here
Annual membership dues are set by the Board of Directors and reviewed periodically. Dues are used exclusively to fund the operations, advocacy activities, and communications of the Association.
Payment Methods Accepted
- Credit Card (Visa / Mastercard)
- Bank / ATM Deposit (instructions provided with invoice)
The CPFOA is a not-for-profit corporation. Dues are used to operate the Association not to generate profit.
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We believe every franchisee deserves a fair, transparent, and respectful relationship with their franchisor — and a collective voice strong enough to be heard.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about our company.
Yes. You’d need more than 1 membership. Each store is a separate member. If a store has more than 1 owner / partner, the owners have to select the 1 individual that would represent the store.
The individual will not be eligible for board positions; store owned by the individual will be eligible for membership under special conditions.
Yes. Member information is used solely to administer the Association and is not shared with the Franchisor or any third party without your consent, except as required by law.
Yes. Membership may be cancelled by providing written notice to the Association. Dues are generally non-refundable except in exceptional circumstances at the Board's discretion.