About Franchising

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This introductory section gives a definition of franchising, the role of the bfa in franchising in the UK and our relationship with franchising and codes of conduct applicable to franchising in Europe.

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What is Franchising?:
A definition of franchising and how franchising works

The Role of the bfa:
The role of the bfa in ethical franchising on the UK

bfa Membership Criteria:
A definition of the criteria for becoming a franchisor member of the bfa for the various categories of membership.

Franchising Code of Ethics:
The European code of franchising ethics and the bfa`s extension and interpretation