What makes so many ex-postmen, ex-chauffeurs, ex-farmers, returning mothers to work etc. such successes in running their own business? Why should they deserve any different from you? Most importantly, why do these entrepreneurs choose franchising as their route to success? One reason must be that franchising employs 371,600 people in the UK.

According to the 2007 NatWest/bfa survey, there were some 34,200 franchise units operating in the UK representing a total turnover of some £12.4 billion operated by franchisees all with a variety of former careers. We all know that McDonalds, Thornton's Confectionary and KallKwik are franchised, but who are all the others? The bfa and its members will be happy to help you with information about the business potential of franchising. Just call the bfa or any of our members or visit one of the franchise exhibitions that take place during the year (see Diary Dates).

 

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