Membership Categories
Retail Baker
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.
Chainstore/Franchisor
Companies (with a single corporate ownership or acting as a franchisor) with multiple store locations operating under the same name or banner.
Commercial 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 sales.
Provincial Allied
Single plant operations which supply goods and services to the baking industry primarily in one province.
National Allied
Companies which supply goods and services to the baking industry on a national or international basis.
Trades person
Available to individuals who are not 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.
Fee
| BAC Membership Dues | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| Retail Bakery First Year Introductory Offer | $75 |
| Retail Bakery (per outlet) | $125 |
| In-Store Bakery (per outlet) | $125 |
| Tradeperson | $100 |
| Chainstore/Franchisor | $2,200 |
| Allied (National) | $700 |
| Allied (Provincial) | $450 |
All fee information is kept in strict confidence. HST Extra
Commercial Bakers
| 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*
| GST or HST* | (TAX #887064798RT) |
|---|---|
| 13% HST | Ontario |
| 15% HST | Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador |
| 5% GST | Rest of Canada/USA |