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International cooperation with the Romanian Franchise Association
The Romanian Franchise Association (ARF), founded in 2006, is recognised as a public-utility association under Romanian law and, by law, manages Romania's National Franchise Register. ARF is open to dialogue with franchise associations, professional bodies, universities, institutions and European project consortia.
Who ARF is
- Recognised as a public-utility association under Romanian law: Law no. 179/2019 (art. III) refers to ARF as a public-utility association; under Government Ordinance no. 26/2000, public-utility status is granted by Government decision.
- Sets up and manages the National Franchise Register: Law no. 179/2019, art. III; Order no. 1478/2019.
- For the official sources behind these facts, see Institutional recognition of ARF.
Areas of cooperation
Franchise associations and professional bodies
ARF is open to professional dialogue with franchise associations and professional bodies.
Universities, education and research
ARF welcomes dialogue with universities on franchise education and research.
European project consortia
ARF can contribute franchise-sector expertise to European project consortia.
Institutional dialogue
ARF has formulated public positions on franchise legislation and related policy in Romania.
ARF public positions (in Romanian)
External reference
An external documentary reference to the National Franchise Register, with its source, is listed on the Institutional recognition of ARF page.
What cooperation with ARF is not
- It is not an exclusive arrangement, funding, a guarantee or a certification.
- ARF is not a public authority.
- Participation in events or dialogue does not by itself create a formal agreement.
How to start a conversation
Write to info@francizor.ro with a short description of your organisation and the cooperation you propose.
Institutional recognition of ARF ARF overview (English page)
ARF public positions ARF community programmes (in Romanian)
Legal information last reviewed: 2026-10-21.
General information only; not legal advice.