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
- Franchisor Finalist Focus: Brand Builder of the Year 17th June 2013 In the run-up to the announcement of the winners for the 2013 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year awards, supported by Express Newspapers, we're focusing in on the shortlisted companies. First, it's the Brand Builder finalists: EnviroVent, Revive! and Signs Express. Read more...
- Third keynote speaker confirmed for bfa Annual Conference 29th May 2013 Anticipation for the 2013 bfa Annual Conference grows further with the announcement of renowned marketing expert Dee Blick as its third keynote speaker, joining media giants Nick Robinson and Greg Dyke as confirmed presenters. Read more...
- 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...
industry news
- Drain Doctor celebrates 20 years in business 19th June 2013 Peterborough-based Drain Doctor Plumbing is planning a year of celebrations to mark its milestone achievement of 20 years in business. Read more...
- Autosmart appoint new regional business manager in the Midlands 12th June 2013 Multi-award winning franchise Autosmart has announced the appointment of Paul Oldcorn as regional business manager for the south east Midlands region. Read more...
- Sandler Training names Franchisee of the Year, receives Forbes praise 07th June 2013 UK network award given to central London franchisee Lisette Howlett, on the back of the Sandler CEO's sales techniques being scrutinised by renowned US business magazine. Read more...
- Franchise expert Melvin Lusty joins Revive! board of directors 06th June 2013 SMART repair franchise Revive! has appointed highly experienced franchising guru Melvin Lusty as a non-executive director to help drive strategic growth. Read more...
- A-Star Sports identified as one of the UK's fastest-growing companies 03rd June 2013 Children’s activity franchise A-Star Sports has been invited to join the Accelerate 250 group, a new business community championed by Sir Terry Leahy and Lord Young and made up of some of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Read more...
- Students win accolade for franchising module on business studies course 03rd June 2013 A group of students at Lancaster University’s Management School has won an award for the Best Franchise Report, as part of the franchising module of the school’s business studies course. Read more...
- Franchise development expert joins Revive! team 02nd June 2013 Cosmetic vehicle repair franchisor Revive! is strengthening the support it offers franchisees with the creation of a dedicated business development manager role, taken on by franchise industry stalwart Paula Spriggs. Read more...
