SAG-AFTRA Franchised
Florida’s SAG-AFTRA
franchised talent agency.
SAG-AFTRA Agency ID 000347 · Florida Talent Agency License TA# 498 · Franchised since 1994.
The Credential
Every talent agency in Florida is required to hold a state license. SAG-AFTRA franchise status is a second, harder credential on top of that — a franchise agreement with the union that binds the agency to its regulations on contracts, commissions, and talent relations, with ongoing compliance reviewed by SAG-AFTRA.
Only a small number of Florida agencies hold it.
CFT has held it since 1994.
That makes Central Florida Talent the longest-operating SAG-AFTRA franchised agency in the Orlando market — and the franchise is why CFT can place talent on union productions for Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, and FX. More on what that record looks like.
Don’t Take Our Word For It
How to verify any agency.
Franchise status is public and checkable. Before signing with any Florida agency — including this one — verify it:
Check the union’s list.
SAG-AFTRA publishes its franchised agents list directly. Any agency claiming franchise status should appear on it.
Ask for the Agency ID.
Every franchised agency has one. Ours is 000347. A legitimate agency shares it without hesitation.
Watch for upfront fees.
Franchised agencies never charge registration, sign-up, or training fees. Commission is earned only when you book paid work. An upfront fee is the clearest sign an agency is operating outside franchise standards.
FAQ
SAG-AFTRA franchising,
answered.
- Which talent agencies in Florida are SAG-AFTRA franchised?
- Only a small number of Florida talent agencies hold SAG-AFTRA franchise status. Central Florida Talent has been franchised since 1994 and is the longest-operating franchised agency in the Orlando market. The authoritative source is SAG-AFTRA's own franchised agents list at sagaftra.org — any agency claiming franchise status should appear there.
- How do I verify that a talent agency is SAG-AFTRA franchised?
- Check SAG-AFTRA's official franchised agents list at sagaftra.org, or ask the agency for its SAG-AFTRA Agency ID and confirm it with the union. Central Florida Talent's Agency ID is 000347. A legitimate franchised agency will share this number without hesitation.
- What does SAG-AFTRA franchised mean for talent?
- Franchise status means the agency operates under union-regulated standards: no upfront fees, union-regulated commissions, union-compliant contracts, and accountability to SAG-AFTRA on talent relations. It is the baseline requirement for an agency to represent SAG-AFTRA members and coordinate bookings on union productions.
- What is required for an agency to become SAG-AFTRA franchised in Florida?
- Franchising builds on top of state regulation: an agency must first hold a Florida talent agency license and meet the state’s surety bond requirements, then enter a franchise agreement directly with SAG-AFTRA — a union credential that is reviewed on an ongoing basis and can be revoked for non-compliance. Most licensed Florida agencies never take this second step.
- Why does SAG-AFTRA franchising matter for parents of child actors?
- Franchise rules are one of the strongest protections available for minors in the industry: no upfront fees, union-regulated contracts, and an agency answerable to SAG-AFTRA. Central Florida Talent represents children and minors and books age-appropriate print, commercial, and film/TV work under these standards.
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