Established in 1997, CCFA is the official representative of China retailing & franchise industry. The member consists of domestic & overseas retailers, franchisers, suppliers, and relevant organizations. By the end of 2007, there are 950 company members operating 160 thousand outlets.The total sale of retailer members amounts to 160 billion USD. CCFA is dedicated to the development of chain stores in China and the industrial cooperation and communication through a series of events such as China Chain Store Expo (ChinaStore), China Retail Industry Convention, China Franchise Expo & Convention and so on. Moreover, as the member of WFC and APFC, CCFA maintains close relations with over 50 countries on retail and franchise industry, and contributes dramatically in promoting the international merchandise and cultural exchanges.
(www.chinaretail.org)