Egyptian Franchise Development Association (EFDA)

EFDA is a NGO and a non-profit organization representing and serving the franchise industry in Egypt. It was formed in 2001 (registered by the no. 518/2001 law 32 for year 1964) to encourage and promote entrepreneurship through franchising.
EFDA is a full member at the World Franchise Council (WFC). It was established with the aim of supporting and developing the franchise industry in Egypt.
Objectives

1. Increase the awareness of the "franchise form" of doing business.
2. Develop the technical know how of franchising among local franchisors.
3. Provide a database of the franchise industry parties.
4. Liaison between all stakeholders in the franchise industry i.e. financial institutions, governmental institutions, franchisors, and potential investors.
5. Match-make franchisors with potential investors from a local and international stand point.

Activities

1. Hold the annual Middle East & North Africa International Franchise Exhibition (MIFE).
2. Hold the annual Franchise Conference held in parallel with MIFE, attended by renowned world speakers in the franchise field.
3. Publish the annual "Franchise Egypt" magazine.
4. Develop workshops and seminars tailored to meet the needs of the franchise industry stakeholders.
5. Offer consultancy services.