About Us

The Lebanese Franchise Association (LFA), a non-profit organization, develops and promotes excellence in the franchising sector in Lebanon. It is the official mouthpiece of the Lebanese franchising sector.

The LFA believes in promoting Lebanese and foreign expertise around the world through franchising. We work hard to raise public awareness on the importance of the role the franchise sector plays in promoting the exports of Lebanese goods, services, franchise concepts, and in putting forth Lebanese entrepreneurship and creativity around the world.

The LFA aims to build and maintain a favorable economic and regulatory climate for franchising. The LFA is the only association serving as the voice of franchising in Lebanon and is a major participant in the international franchise arena. Our mission is to enhance and safeguard the business environment for franchising. We act as a filter and lobby for franchisee and franchisor with the Lebanese government.

 

The LFA is a non-profit organization that develops, promotes and protects the franchising sector in Lebanon.

The LFA coordinates the activity of itsmembers in a concerted effort to promote and exemplify excellence in franchising.

Objectives

    • To reinforce LFA leading economic role as the exclusive community of franchisors
      and franchisees in Lebanon
    • To anchor LFA standing as the largest franchising network in the Middle East
    • To actively promote entrepreneurship and support SMEs growth in Lebanon
    • To ensure the proper transfer of know-how in all matter pertaining to franchising
    • To advocate for the protection of Intellectual Property in the franchising sector
    • To become a role model in Business Ethics in the franchising sector in the region
    • To become an exclusive general resource center for franchisors and franchisees in Lebanon
    • To ensure mediation services for LFA members
    • To act as a national, regional and international platform for LFA members
    • To reinforce good relations and networking between professional entrepreneurial & trade bodies and associations

All LFA Members have to sign and abide by the Lebanese Franchise Association’s Code of Ethics

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LFA Strategic Partners

MOET
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MOET

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The Ministry of Economy and Trade is responsible for economic matters and national stockpiling needs. Click here to view the Ministry of Economy & Trade’s Website

CCIA
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CCIA

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Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon (CCIAB-BML) is a non-profit private organization working for the public benefit. The CCIA-BML was established in 1898 and is the largest of the fou ...

ALI
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ALI

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Devoted To the Modernization and Competitiveness Of Lebanese Industries and established in 1943, ALI (The Association of Lebanese Industrialists) is the main national association of manufacturing companies operating in L ...

BankMed
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BankMed

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Headquartered in Beirut, BankMed is one of the top banks in Lebanon. Its market share- measured by total assets – constitutes more than 9% of the Lebanese banking system. BankMed, through its 55 branches within Leb ...

AROPE Insurance
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AROPE Insurance

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Established in 1974, AROPE has become one of the major players in the insurance industry in Lebanon. Since its foundation, AROPE has maintained continuous growth and sustained development, backed by BLOM Bank’s solid f ...

IRI
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IRI

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Established in 1953, the Industrial Research Institute (IRI) is a Lebanese institution for studies, industrial research and scientific testing and analysis. The IRI is a not-for-profit institution, declared of public uti ...

ELCIM
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ELCIM

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ELCIM endeavours to match the determination of companies to succeed and grow by supporting their business development and export growth through the provision of technical and financial assistance. Click here to view the ...

MEA
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MEA

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MEA, Lebanon’s national carrier, has a prestigious history since 1945 and has come a long way since then. Throughout its history, MEA has sustained one of the world’s best safety records and ensured the satisfaction ...