The bfa   The British Franchise Association (bfa) is the voluntary self regulating governing body for franchising. The UK market encompasses many franchise opportunities and this website will help you to make a more informed choice about which one of those franchises best suits you. All of our members have chosen to be vetted against a strict code of business practice - they endeavour to be good franchisors that can deliver the success that you want. This website: Does not carry franchise advertising Only provides information about bfa member companies Does not present information in a way that favours one company over another Will not link you to non-accredited franchise websites Membership of the bfa, at any level, does not provide any warranty as to the likelihood of achievement of commercial success by any franchisee. As with any business venture you must thoroughly investigate every franchise proposal before committing yourself. Click here for the list of bfa Franchisor Members Click here for Affiliate Professional Advisors

News   bfa at the biggest UK franchise exhibition   Visit the bfa, alongside many of the UK’s leading franchise opportunities, at the upcoming National Franchise Exhibition on 1st & 2nd October at the NEC, Birmingham. Read more ... Finalists Announced for UK Franchisee Awards   A shortlist of 16 exceptional franchisees from across five UK regions has been drawn up for the prestigious bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards 2010, supported by Express Newspapers. Read more ... Winners Announced for UK Franchisor Awards   The winners of the 21st bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards 2010, supported by Express Newspapers, were announced at the Gala Award Ceremony in Nottingham on the 2nd June. Read more ... Latest from NatWest/bfa Franchise Survey   UK franchise businesses continue to grow and remain robust despite economic conditions, with the industry contributing £11.8 billion to the country’s GDP last year, an increase of £400 million from last year. The 2010 edition of the NatWest/bfa Franchise Survey is available now from the bfa Bookshop by clicking here. Read more ... Franchisee appointed to the bfa Board   On the 18th of February the bfa, which has represented franchisors since its inception more than 30 years' ago, opened its top governing body to franchisees. Read more ... bfa Launches Qualification to Recognise Excellence in Franchising   The bfa launches qualification to recognise excellence in franchising: the bfa’s Qualified Franchise Professional. Read more ... One Vision; developments in progress   Since its release and feedback from the franchise community, work has continues on these important developments for the industry. You can read the document by clicking here (PDF document). Read more ...