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For Local Operators

Start a Chapter in Your City

Become a Chapter Leader. Recruit members, set up local service partners, and run your territory your way — inside a clear framework.

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What a Chapter Leader Does

Simple role. Real independence. Clear framework.

1. Recruit Members

Bring independent drivers and operators in your area into the Alliance. That’s the core of the role.

2. Set Up Local Partners

Connect with local shops, tire places, and service providers so members can get better local pricing.

3. Run It Your Way

You’re independent. Run the chapter the way that works for your city — as long as you stay inside the SBFA framework.

4. Stick to the Framework

Use the brand, pricing structure, residual rules, and basic standards. Everything else is yours to build.

What You Get

Territory Income

  • 50% of collected dues from members in your territory
  • Paid only after member payments clear
  • Milestone bonuses as the chapter grows

Support & Tools

  • Brand and positioning
  • Member benefits and deals to offer
  • Billing and residual tracking handled centrally

How the Money Works

Simple, fair, and paid only after member dues clear.

Chapter Leader Pay

For members in your local territory

Founding Member Residuals

One-level residual for Founding 100 members — only when there is no chapter cut on that member

No double-dipping: territory members pay the chapter leader cut. Out-of-territory founding referrals can earn the residual. Never both on the same member.

Chapter Milestones

Early growth bonus

Milestone bonuses may be awarded as your chapter hits member targets. Paid from collected dues after payments clear.

Local partner growth

Additional rewards can be tied to bringing in local service partners that strengthen member value.

Simple Steps

1

Apply

Tell us who you are, where you’re based, and how many operators you already know.

2

Get Approved

We review applications and set strong local leaders up with the tools and framework.

3

Launch Your Chapter

Recruit members, set up local partners, and grow. We handle billing and residual tracking.

Apply to Start a Chapter

Interested in leading a chapter in your city? Complete the application below.

Prefer email? Reach us at gwillis@sbfaohio.com
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