The bfa   The British Franchise Association is the voluntary self regulating governing body for franchising. The UK market encompasses many franchise opportunities and we hope that 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. Our 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 Our Information Request facility (look for the button) makes it easy for you to get in touch with any of our members or professional advisors. 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.

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News   bfa Franchisee of the Year Awards 2008   Sponsored by HSBC and Express Newspapers, the prestigious bfa Franchisee of the Year Awards celebrate the UK’s best franchisees. This year’s finalists are all great examples of how to manage change effectively and how with the right dedication and focus they are able to produce outstanding business successes. Read more ... Business London Franchise Programme   Business London Franchise, a London Development Agency (LDA) led and funded programme has been established to promote Franchising across London. The franchise programme is currently being delivered by Exemplas Ltd, working in partnership with the British Franchise Association. Read more ... Franchising: a success story in today’s economic uncertainty   Franchise businesses across the country are reporting not just survival stories, within this time of economic uncertainty, but real success stories; further underpinning the belief in the industry that franchising is one of the most successful and resilient business models in the UK. Read more ... One Vision; The future of the bfa   Have your say on One Vision; the strategic options for the future of the British Franchise Association. This visionary document outlines the proposed changes to allow the future growth and success of the bfa and its vital representation of the franchising industry as a whole. Your comments are welcome either by completing the questionnaire online or by printing the form at the end of the document and posting it to us at the bfa office in Oxford. Read more ... 2008 Franchisor of the Year Awards   The winners of the 2008 bfa Franchisor of the Year Awards were announced at a glittering Awards luncheon held at London's Sheraton Park Lane Hotel last Thursday, 22nd May. Read more ... New Publication added to the bfa Bookshop   How To Turn Your Business Into The Next Global Brand – Creating and Managing a Franchised Network is now for sale in the bfa Bookshop priced at £12.99. Subject covered include franchising basics through to advanced franchising, with guidance on becoming an international franchisor and considerations when buying or selling an existing franchised network. Read more ...