GEFP, which stands for Groupement des Entreprises Franches et Partenaires, is an organization that aims to promote, coordinate, and inform its members. Founded in 1998, its main missions include promoting franchised businesses and their local and international commercial partners, as well as defending their common interests with the state, administration, and international institutions. GEFP also coordinates social and economic actions with other employer groups and provides valuable information to its members about national and international economic conditions.

The organization represents a large number of jobs, companies, and trading volumes, giving it strong bargaining power with the state, administrations, and other employer groups. Members also benefit from practical support such as the management of VAT and facilitation of customs procedures. GEFP is open to various entities, including franchised companies, associations, subcontracting establishments, and general commercial partners.

Overall, GEFP aims to promote and enhance the socio-economic role of its members by supporting their competitiveness and advocating for their interests at both national and international levels.