Franchise-level support, without the franchise fees.
We help independent electronics repair shops grow margins, train teams, and connect to a network of vetted vendors and operators who've done it.
Everything You Need to Grow Your Electronics & Appliance Repair Business
RFA membership gives independent repair shops the same advantages as major franchises, helping you compete and thrive in today's market.
Exclusive Discounts
Access wholesale pricing from 50+ trusted vendors for parts, tools, and accessories.
Expert Training
CellBotics training programs for technical skills, sales techniques, and business growth.
Mastermind Network
Connect with successful shop owners through exclusive calls and private community groups.
Dedicated Support
Get personalized assistance from our team whenever you need guidance or have questions.
Device Protection
Offer profitable device protection programs to increase your revenue per customer.
No Franchise Fees
Enjoy all the benefits of a franchise network without royalties or ongoing fees.
Everything you need to run a stronger and more profitable repair business.
One membership unlocks vendor discounts, training, support, downstream revenue and a peer network that's helped over 1,600+ shops scale beyond the technician bench.
A new, automatic revenue stream from day one.
RFA handles vetting and quality assurance for multiple leading device protection networks and enterprise customers across North America. Join and you're automatically admitted as an authorized repair provider (upon signing the provider SLA) — claim-driven jobs start flowing in.
See how the network worksBuying Power
Save 3–15% with 50+ vetted vendors for parts, accessories, devices, and marketing services.
Protection & Financing
Access device protection sales & claims, rent-to-own financing, and exclusive carrier partner perks.
Pro Training Library
Step-by-step videos on repair, refurb, soldering, sales, ops, and content — taught by working shop owners.
Weekly Masterminds
Live calls with repair shop owners and senior techs sharing real growth tactics — not theory.
Built by repair industry veterans, for independent shops.
Our team comes from the executive ranks of one of the first national cell phone repair franchises in the U.S. We started this association because we kept seeing the same thing: skilled technicians stuck running businesses without the resources the big chains take for granted.
So we built the playbook — the vendor relationships, the training, the community — and opened it up to every independent shop willing to operate with integrity and ambition.
- No franchise fees, no royalty cuts
- Vendor relationships pre-negotiated for you
- Real owners sharing what's working right now
Trusted by Shop Owners Nationwide
Hear from members who have transformed their businesses with RFA support.
"Joining RFA was a game-changer for my business. The vendor discounts alone saved me over $3,000 in my first year, and the mastermind calls have been invaluable."
"The training programs helped me and my team stay current with the latest devices. We've seen a 40% increase in complex repairs since joining."
"What I love most is the community. Having other shop owners to bounce ideas off of has helped me avoid costly mistakes and grow faster."
Every membership comes loaded.
Online Training Platform
Hundreds of hours of curated training for your niche, your techs, and your managers.
Protection Plan Program
Sell device protection and earn claim-driven repair jobs — a new recurring revenue stream.
Discounted Parts & Accessories
Negotiated savings with the industry's most trusted distributors and brands.
Classes & Skill Tracks
From micro-soldering to board-level diagnostics — keep your team ahead of every device launch.
Marketing & Design Services
Discounted branding, web, and ad services from agencies that know the repair industry.
Health & Insurance Access
Group-rate medical, dental, and business insurance options for owners and staff.
Ready to grow your repair business?
Schedule a 15-minute discovery call. We'll walk you through the member benefits, the math, and whether it's the right fit for your shop.
Our mission
We want consumers to think repair first, recycle and replace second. That shift starts with independent shops that operate with professionalism, integrity, and deep industry knowledge — and our job is to give those shops every advantage the big chains have, and a few they don't.
Industry insights & playbooks
How peer masterminds help shop owners stay ahead of emerging repair tech
Foldables, smart wearables, EV diagnostics — the shops that adapt fastest are the ones with a community of operators to learn from.
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Boosting profit with smarter RMA management and inventory tools
Most shops leak margin through slow RMA cycles. Here's how members are tightening the loop and reclaiming thousands per month.
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Why structured training is the difference between surviving and scaling
A look at the training cadence the highest-growth shops in our network follow — and how to start implementing it this quarter.
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Next Level?
Join the Repairs First Association today and start benefiting from franchise-level support designed specifically for independent repair shops.
Join 500+ repair shop owners who chose to grow with RFA