We are a member:
Reliable Franchisors
The Polish Franchisor Organization brings together reliable franchisors who meet the conditions of the PFO Statute and the European Code of Ethics for Franchising. The organization works for the best conditions for the development of franchise in Poland and the highest quality of cooperation between franchisors and franchisees.
PFO is a co-author of the Code of Good Practice for Franchising, which is a joint initiative of franchisors, franchisees, industry organizations and experts. It aims to disseminate good practices and common values in various franchise models, as well as education in this area.
The Polish Franchisor Organization spreads knowledge about franchising. It is a substantive partner of the first postgraduate studies in Poland, “Franchise Management” at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), the oldest economic university in Poland.
PFO is a member of the Franchise Team at the SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) Ombudsman and the Entrepreneurs’ Council at the SME Ombudsman. It is a member of the European Franchise Federation, the World Franchise Council and the World Franchise Network.
Polish Franchise Organization
PFO was founded in 2000. It’s mission is to create the best possible conditions for development of franchising in Poland, especially in the matter of legal issues and finance. The PFO – as the only executive authority – certificates members who comply with Franchise Code of Ethics. The PFO organizes workshops for franchisors to make them more informed about franchise opportunities of development in Poland. This is also a source of information and contacts for foreign franchisors who want to enter Polish market. During almost 20 years of the organization’s existence, the Polish franchise market has increased from 95 to about 1,300 franchise brands. The PFO is a member of the European Franchise Federation (since 2010) and the World Franchise Council (since 2011).
We associate franchise networks that comply with the PFO Statute and the European Code of Ethics for Franchising.
We are the co-author of the Code of Good Practice in Franchising, which indicates the highest values of cooperation between franchisors and franchisees. It was created as part of a joint initiative of franchisors, franchisees, business organizations and experts.
Membership in PFO confirms the credibility and security of franchise concepts. It is a distinction against the background of the franchise market.
Membership is an entry into a higher level of activity in a franchise that transcends a specific industry. It broadens the horizons and spectrum of knowledge about the market. It is networking, a source of business contacts, exchange of experience and gathering information.
We represent the interests of associated companies before state and local authorities and on the international forum.
We belong to the Franchise Team at the SME Ombudsman, the Council of Entrepreneurs at the SME Ombudsman, as well as the European Franchise Federation, the World Franchise Council and the World Franchise Network.
We educate and spread knowledge in the field of franchising.
We are a substantive partner of the postgraduate studies in Poland “Franchise Management” at the Warsaw School of Economics.
We organize the BEST FRANCHISE Franchise Leaders Conference (the largest meeting of the market sector), training, workshops and networking.
