Membership in the Baking Association of Canada is open to all Canadian bakers, large and small, who are currently conducting (or planning) business in the Canadian marketplace, as well as affiliate suppliers of goods and services and individual tradespeople
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Membership renewals are sent yearly.
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The American Bakers Association (ABA) and the Baking Association of Canada (BAC) announced a partnership focused on developing the technical baking skills of their Members’ workforces. The partnership will open up ABA’s highly regarded Bakers Manufacturing Academy training programs to members of the BAC.
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Chainstore/Franchisor:
Companies (with a single corporate ownership or acting as a franchisor) with multiple store locations operating under the same name or banner.
Retail Bakers:
Independently owned companies whose primary business is the production and sale of their own baked foods directly to the consumer through their own retail outlet(s). BAC offers a special introductory rate for first time retail baker members.
In-Store Bakers:
Individual and independently owned grocery stores which have an established bakery department but the sale of bakery foods is not their primary business.
Industrial Bakers:
Bakeries whose primary business is the production and sale of baked foods to retail outlets/food service industries either on a provincial, national, or international basis. Membership dues are based on annual Canadian sales. (Please call office to calculate)
National Allied:
Companies or schools, which supply goods and services to the baking industry on a national or international basis.
Tradesperson / Individual:
Available to individuals who are employed in the baking industry or their employer is already a member company or the company they work for does not qualify for membership in any other category as well as other interested individuals.
Provincial Allied:
Single plant operations or schools, which supply goods and services to the baking industry primarily in one province.
| BAC Membership Dues | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| Retail Bakery First Year Introductory Offer | $100 |
| Retail Bakery (per outlet) | $125 |
| In-Store Bakery (per outlet) | $125 |
| Tradeperson | $100 |
| Chainstore/Franchisor | $2,500 |
| Allied (National) | $800 |
| Allied (Provincial) | $500 |
| Hotel/Resort Chain | $2,000 |
| Hotel Resort Individual Outlet | $500 |
| Student | Free |
Dues Structure: based on $ million per annual Canadian sales rounded to the closest $ million.
| Category | Sales in Millions | Base Fee | + Increment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Up to $10 Million | $0 | $250 per $Million sales |
| 2 | $10-$24 Million | $2,500 | $225 per $Million sales for $10-$24 Mil |
| 3 | $25-$74 Million | $5,875 | $75 per $Million sales for $25-$74 Mil |
| 4 | $75-$199 Million | $9,625 | $50 per $Million sales for $75 - $200 Mill |
| 5 | $200 Million + | $15,875 | $30 per $Million sales over $200 Mil |
Example 1: $5 Million Sales = 5 x $250 = Fee $1,250 + GST or HST
Example 2: $15 Million Sales = $2,500 + (5 x @225) = Fee $3,625 + GST or HST