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 for what they are. Another is to help businesses involved in franchising to secure their own position amongst the "good" operators. More...
bfa news
- Scottish Franchise Week is a roaring success 11th May 2012 Once again Scottish Franchise Week boasts excellent attendance at events, an increased media profile and a wealth of knowledge to be found by all. Read more...
- Scottish Franchise Week celebrates industry's success 30th April 2012 Scottish Franchise Week 2012, a series of events and seminars celebrating the franchising industry, gets under way. Read more...
- British franchise ethics presented to European audience 23rd April 2012 Directors from franchise associations around Europe gathered in Prague on the 16th and 17th April to consider Britain’s developments in ethical rules for franchising and to see how they might be applied more widely. Read more...
- Top UK franchisors revealed for industry awards 17th April 2012 The British Franchise Association (bfa) today announces the 14 finalists in the 2012 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers. Read more...
- British brands benefit from French flavour 16th April 2012 British franchising took the focus at one of Europe’s largest franchise exhibitions, Franchise Expo Paris. Read more...
- bfa highlight franchising on TV appearances 02nd April 2012 The bfa is pleased to announce that it has been working with three TV shows over the past few months to help promote franchising and provide objective advice to budding franchisees. Read more...
- Leading industry awards open to celebrate top UK franchisors 08th February 2012 The 2012 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers, are now open for entries. Read more...
industry news
- Card Connection names its Franchisee of the Year 14th May 2012 A second consecutive win for Card Connection’s Franchisee of the Year is the highlight of the company's recent annual conference. Read more...
- Franchise Finance confirm new appointment 14th May 2012 Experienced industry finance professional Chris Hughes has joined the team at Franchise Finance following a twenty-four year career at NatWest. Read more...
- Auditel adds two more franchisees to network 09th May 2012 Auditel continues its expansion with the recruitment of two more franchisees in recent weeks. Read more...
- Fit4less exercising network growth 08th May 2012 The énergie Group has confirmed it is on target to operate 45 Fit4less gyms by the end of 2013 following the opening of Fit4less Bromley this week. Read more...
- Debutots secures first franchisee renewal 02nd May 2012 Debutots, a franchise promoting ways to improve communication skills, cognition and self-confidence in children, achieves important milestone. Read more...
- BCR Associates continues its programme of growth 01st May 2012 BCR Associates has continued its franchise recruitment drive with the appointment of two new franchisees. Read more...
- Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchisor in radio double bill 30th April 2012 Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchisor Louise Harris was a guest on two radio shows to discuss the benefits of franchising last week. Read more...
