Become a Certified Master Franchise Advisor (MFA) with AFPA

Launch Your Franchise Consulting Career at the Highest Level

At the American Franchise Professionals Alliance (AFPA), the Master Franchise Advisor (MFA) Certification represents the highest standard of franchise consulting excellence.

The MFA path is designed for those who are ready to build a full-time, professional consulting career — with access to premium leads and maximum commissions.

Become a Certified Master Franchise Advisor (MFA) with AFPA

Launch Your Franchise Consulting Career at the Highest Level

At the American Franchise Professionals Alliance (AFPA), the Master Franchise Advisor (MFA) Certification represents the highest standard of franchise consulting excellence.

The MFA path is designed for those who are ready to build a full-time, professional consulting career — with access to premium leads and maximum commissions.

What You Receive as an MFA Candidate

As an MFA Candidate, you will:

  • Complete the Franchise Consultant Training Course

  • Earn the exclusive right to use the Master Franchise Advisor (MFA) title

  • Receive 25 double-vetted franchise leads per month for the full 3-month training period

  • Access everything included in the IFC Pro Plan — including CRM access, website hosting, live coaching, and branding support

  • Keep 95% of all commissions earned on franchise placements

What You Receive as an MFA Candidate

As an MFA Candidate, you will:

  • Complete the Franchise Consultant Training Course

  • Earn the exclusive right to use the Master Franchise Advisor (MFA) title

  • Receive 25 double-vetted franchise leads per month for the full 3-month training period

  • Access everything included in the IFC Pro Plan — including CRM access, website hosting, live coaching, and branding support

  • Keep 95% of all commissions earned on franchise placements

Investment Options

Premium Earning Structure

The MFA Certification Program can be accessed two ways:

One-time Payment:

  • $15,000 upfront

Payment Plan:

  • $5,000/month for 3 months

As a Certified MFA:

You retain 95% of every commission you earn. AFPA retains a small 5% royalty to support your ongoing access to CRM tools, franchisor relationships, training updates, and community resources


Typical franchise commissions average $30,000 and are often higher — MFA consultants are positioned to maximize their income from every deal.

Lead Access After Certification

After the 3-month training period:

Maintain full access, CRM, live coaching, community and 100-raw leads per month with a $120/month professional access fee

OR

become an active lead buyer and have your monthly fee waived each month you are purchasing premium leads

Investment Options

Premium Earning Structure

The MFA Certification Program can be accessed two ways:

One-time Payment:

  • $15,000 upfront

Payment Plan:

  • $5,000/month for 3 months

As a Certified MFA:

You retain 95% of every commission you earn. AFPA retains a small 5% royalty to support your ongoing access to CRM tools, franchisor relationships, training updates, and community resources


Typical franchise commissions average $30,000 and are often higher — MFA consultants are positioned to maximize their income from every deal.

Lead Access After Certification

After the 3-month training period:

Maintain full access, CRM, live coaching, community and 100-raw leads per month with a $120/month professional access fee

OR

become an active lead buyer and have your monthly fee waived each month you are purchasing premium leads

MFA vs IFC

Choose the Path That's Right for You

IFC

30%

of total commission to consultant

50 / 100

Raw Leads/month

(Basic / Pro Plans respectively)

  • No official certification

  • Onboarding: $199 / $499 one off charge (Basic / Pro Tier respectively)

  • $25 / $80 per month (Basic / Pro Tier respectively)

MFA

95%

of total commission to consultant

25

Premium, Vetted Leads/month (for 3 months) then 100 Raw Leads/month

  • Master Franchise Advisor (MFA) Cert.

  • $15,000 (one off or $5,000/month for 3-months)

  • $120 per month (after initial 3-month period)

Earnings Comparison: IFC vs MFA

Total Commission Size

IFC Earnings (30%)

MFA Earnings (95%)

$25,000

$7,500

$23,750

$30,000

$9,000

$28,500

$50,000

$15,000

$47,500

$100,000

$30,000

$95,000

MFA vs IFC

Choose the Path That's Right for You

IFC

30%

of total commission to consultant

50 / 100

Raw Leads/month

(Basic / Pro Plans respectively)

  • No official certification

  • Onboarding: $199 / $499 one off charge (Basic / Pro Tier respectively)

  • $25 / $80 per month (Basic / Pro Tier respectively)

MFA

95%

of total commission to consultant

25

Premium, Vetted Leads/month (for 3 months) then 100 Raw Leads/month

  • Master Franchise Advisor (MFA) Cert.

  • $15,000 (one off or $5,000/month for 3-months)

  • $120 per month (after initial 3-month period)

Earnings Comparison: IFC vs MFA

After Certification: Your Options

After completing the 3-month MFA training program, you'll officially hold the MFA title — and can choose how you want to maintain your access, commissions, and support moving forward.

Maintain Your MFA Certification and Full Access

$120/month

Keep 95% commission rights

CRM, franchisor network, coaching access, training updates

OR Become a Lead Buyer and Waive Your Monthly Fee

Purchase double-vetted leads

$120 monthly fee waived for every active month

After Certification: Your Options

After completing the 3-month MFA training program, you'll officially hold the MFA title — and can choose how you want to maintain your access, commissions, and support moving forward.

Maintain Your MFA Certification and Full Access

$120/month

Keep 95% commission rights

CRM, franchisor network, coaching access, training updates

OR

Become a Lead Buyer and Waive Your Monthly Fee

Purchase double-vetted leads

$120 monthly fee waived for every active month

Who Should Earn Their MFA?

The MFA Certification is ideal for:

Entrepreneurs serious about building a professional franchise consulting business

Career-switchers ready to invest into a high-income service career

Individuals who want to maximize their earning potential while working remotely and independently

Consultants who value credibility, training, and trusted network support

Who Should Earn Their MFA?

The MFA Certification is ideal for:

Entrepreneurs serious about building a professional franchise consulting business

Career-switchers ready to invest into a high-income service career

Individuals who want to maximize their earning potential while working remotely and independently

Consultants who value credibility, training, and trusted network support

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Start Your MFA Journey Today

Earning your MFA means more than just completing a course — it’s about launching a professional career with the training, tools, network, and brand recognition you need to succeed.

If you're ready to invest in yourself and your future, the MFA Certification is the clearest path forward.

Start Your MFA Journey Today

Earning your MFA means more than just completing a course — it’s about launching a professional career with the training, tools, network, and brand recognition you need to succeed.

If you're ready to invest in yourself and your future, the MFA Certification is the clearest path forward.

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