• To reserve sponsorship admission as a sponsored broker for FBA’s annual conference, Broker must make a deposit of $275 to FBA.
• Broker must book accommodations within the FBA room block at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. In the event Broker makes reservations outside the FBA room block, Broker will not be eligible for sponsorship.
• Brokers who meet the criteria described above shall have their $275 deposit paid directly to the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress to cover the cost of accommodation within FBA’s room block for one night. This credit is applicable only if all criteria are met. Brokers are solely responsible for the costs of accommodation for the remainder of FBA’s annual conference.
  • Sponsorship deposits are non-refundable.

Code of Ethics

All members of the FBA will be held to a higher standard of business ethics, honesty, integrity, competency, fairness and behavioral conduct as a condition of becoming and remaining as a member of FBA. This standard includes, but is not limited to each of the following:

1. FBA members shall treat other members of the Association with courtesy and respect, and shall refrain from unjust comments or criticism about fellow members.
2. FBA members will not knowingly engage in activities that will bring discredit to their fellow members or the Association.
3. FBA members will act as positive role models when dealing with clients, the public, media and government officials while providing franchise information, products or services to others.
4. FBA members shall not discriminate against any person on account of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, handicap or familiar status as defined by applicable local, state and federal laws.
5. It shall be a material violation of the Code for any member to use the membership directory for solicitations or for commercial purposes without written permission of the board.
6. FBA members will endeavor to provide assistance to fellow members whenever possible and appropriate. When providing advice or information, members shall do so only to the extent that they feel competent to do so.
7. FBA members shall be prudent in their disclosure of information regarding other persons or entities. In particular, information of a personal nature shall be treated judiciously and disclosed only when required or permitted by law or by the person or business about whom the information is disclosed.
8. FBA members neglecting to pay dues by the date they are due, including any grace period, if any, set by the board of directors, shall surrender all rights and privileges of membership forthwith and shall automatically be dropped from the membership rolls.
9. FBA members will not intentionally misrepresent any material facts in dealing with other members or the general public. For example, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, members will not intentionally lie, cheat, steal or otherwise take unfair advantage of others in the conduct of their franchise sales or other business dealings, nor take unfair advantage of the FBA.
10. FBA members will endeavor to keep themselves informed on matters affecting the franchise broker/consulting industry, including local, state and federal laws, regulations and significant judicial decisions, and shall conduct themselves in accordance therewith. Members shall strive to improve their knowledge and competence in matters relating to franchise investing and management.
11. FBA members understand and acknowledge that it is up to each member to bring to the attention of the board any conduct of another member or proposed member known or believed in good faith to be in material violation of the Code; and to perform such due diligence in their business dealings as the respective member reasonably deems necessary or appropriate to the circumstances, to avoid or minimize the possibility of falling victim to fraud, misrepresentation and illegal practices.