FINANCING - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of financing?

Allows you to become a member today, without tying up your operating budget
Pay bi-weekly or monthly over 24 months or more in easy instalments
Flexible terms allows you to repay the balance at any time with no extra fees
No hidden costs - everything is laid out up front
Interest rate varies based on application
Minimum finance amount is $1,000

How does the financing work?

Complete and submit a membership application.
Upon approval, you'll have the option to pay in full by e-transfer or to finance it.
To finance, use the link or QR code provided
Enter your details for an instant decision*. (*Subject to credit approval.)
Confirm your details by phone with their agents
The finance company will pay the full amount of your membership and insurance fees
You enjoy the benefits of membership today while spreading the cost over time

What's involved in the financing application?

You'll need 2 minutes, access to a phone, tablet or computer and a valid email address
Answer one simple question to confirm your eligibility for financing.
Enter your full name, address, date of birth, phone number and your annual income.
Confirm your details and enter your SIN - find out if you're approved in seconds by email.
You'll be contacted to confirm some final details to complete the approval
Get back to your focusing on your business and making great food!

Please allow at least 48 hours to complete the process.

Which company is offering the financing?

Currently, the financing is being offered through IF Express. Click here for details and to apply.

Disclaimer: Information provided may be incomplete. Any suggestions or guidance should not be considered a substitute for professional, legal, business, insurance or financial advice. Each business situation is unique, and the advice provided is intended to be general. Please contact a professional for advice that's best suited for your business and to meet requirements of your local/regional government laws and by-laws. The Chef Alliance shall not be held liable or responsible to any person or entity with respect to any loss or incidental or consequential damages alleged to have been caused, directly or indirectly, by the information provided herein.

The Chef Alliance is an industry member organization for chefs and cooks and is not an insurance broker. The Commercial General Liability Insurance (" Chef Insurance") is a member benefit of The Chef Alliance, available for an additional fee. It is not offered as a stand-alone insurance product and is not available to non-members. It is provided through a third party licensed insurance broker. The Chef Alliance, by virtue of the size of its membership across Canada, is able to negotiate deeply-discounted insurance packages for its members and facilitates the insurance process on their behalf.