NEWS RELEASE
September 24, 2007
Contact: Erin Murrin
(678) 797-5160

National Franchisee Association, Inc.
Announces Return of Canadian Franchisee Association

ATLANTA, September 24, 2007 – The National Franchisee Association (NFA) today announced that the Canadian Franchisee Association (CFA) is rejoining the NFA after nearly two years’ absence. The Canadian organization represents approximately 150 franchised BURGER KING® restaurants.

“The return of the Canadian Franchisee Association underscores the value NFA membership can provide BURGER KING franchisees,” said Frank J. Capaldo, NFA Executive Director and CEO. “The CFA’s return is the result of a joint effort between NFA Chairman Joseph Anghelone and the CFA’s Board of Directors.”

“When the Canadian Franchisee Association was last a member of the NFA, we were in a different place in our relationship with our franchisor,” said Joseph Anghelone. “The NFA leadership and I have worked to rejuvenate the relationship between franchisees and franchisor. Our most valued member service is the NFA’s role as advocate on behalf of all NFA members, and we welcome the opportunity to share that service with our Canadian members.”

“The Canadian Franchisee Association has been greatly impressed with the improvement in the franchisee-franchisor relationship over the past 20 months and we look forward to benefiting from the NFA’s advocacy across all of North America.” said CFA Director Michael Eddington.

The NFA is comprised of regional associations of BURGER KING franchisees. As part of its membership in the NFA, the Canadian Franchisee Association will also benefit from the NFA’s ability to help strengthen the Canadian organization on a regional level through its Project Regional Strengthening program. “The NFA can also help us improve communications among Canadian franchisees and develop a stronger, more active regional franchisee association,” Eddington said.

CFA Director Mike Lacombe will represent the Canadian Franchisee Association on the NFA Board of Directors. CFA Directors and members at large will meet with the NFA officer group in late October in Niagara Falls, Canada.

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