The British Franchise Association (bfa) is the only voluntary self-regulatory body for the UK franchise industry, with a standards based approach to membership. Its aim is to promote ethical franchising practice in the UK and help the industry develop credibility, influence and favourable circumstance for growth. As a result one of the bfa's main jobs is to help potential franchisees recognise the good, the bad, and the ugly franchise opportunities for what they are. Another is to help businesses involved in franchising to secure their own position amongst the "good" franchises. More...
bfa news
- Revamped Franchisee of the Year awards open for entries 22nd May 2013 The 2013 bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers, have been launched with a completely refreshed format and five distinctive new award categories this year. Read more...
- Podcast: Listen to senior figures discuss franchising 17th May 2013 Hear a great feature from BBC Radio Scotland including views from franchisees, expert industry advisors and bfa director general Brian Smart. Read more...
- Big-name speaker highlights inaugural Great Northern Franchise Breakfast 08th May 2013 National television business journalist Steph McGovern will speak at the first Great Northern Franchise Breakfast, sponsored by Lloyds TSB, on Friday 21st June at the iconic Midland Hotel in central Manchester. Read more...
- SFW review: from golf course to rugby pitch, via business arena 08th May 2013 Beginning with golf and ending with a rugby-themed business breakfast, Scottish Franchise Week 2013 included the serious, social and sporting side of franchising. Read more...
- Scottish Business Breakfast 25th April 2013 The Scottish Franchise Business Breakfast maintains its position as the key event of Scottish Franchise Week. This year's is at the Hilton Glasgow on Thursday 2 May and has a rugby theme, with the keynote presentation coming from former Scottish international Scott Hastings. Read more...
- Finalists revealed for franchise industry's most prestigious awards 15th April 2013 The bfa has announced the finalists for the 2013 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers - now in their 24th year! Read more...
- Scottish Franchise Week 2013 prepares for launch 11th April 2013 The prospects for the ethical franchising sector in Scotland have never looked brighter as the bfa prepares for the tenth annual Scottish Franchise Week, taking place 29th April to 3rd May 2013. Read more...
industry news
- Domino's franchisee wins award for community endeavours 17th May 2013 Franchisee Joggy Dhillon scooped a national PR award from Domino’s Pizza at the company’s recent awards ceremony for his strong links to the local community. Read more...
- Heritage Healthcare looks nationwide as franchise offering expands 15th May 2013 Following success in its north-east heartland, Heritage Healthcare, a provider of home-based care, has unveiled ambitious expansion plans that will see it offering franchise opportunities nationwide. Read more...
- TaxAssist Accountants recognise record-breaking franchisees with network award 09th May 2013 Debbie Corbett and Vince Dalaimo, who recently reached a million pound fee bank, a first in the history of TaxAssist Accountants, add the network's Franchisee of the Year title to their record. Read more...
- In-toto kitchens bucks retail trends, starts 2013 with huge sales increases 08th May 2013 In-toto kitchens has reported excellent first quarter results as the kitchen retail franchise shattered wider retail trends by posting impressive year-on-year sales increases. Read more...
- The Wheel Specialist strengthens network with bumper new deal 07th May 2013 Alloy wheel refurbishment and customisation franchise, The Wheel Specialist, has announced a bumper deal with a single franchisee to open five new operations across the Midlands. Read more...
- Kids Academy launches UK franchise after international success 02nd May 2013 Warrington-based Kids Academy has launched its children’s day nursery management franchise across the UK after securing the services of a seasoned franchise expert and taking its concept to an international arena. Read more...
- Barking Mad announce Franchisee of the Year 2013 01st May 2013 Barking Mad Ltd, the franchise that provides dogs and their owners with an alternative to house-sitting and kennels, have named their 2013 Franchisee of the Year at their national conference as Chris and Alex Cowe from Kinross. Read more...
