bfa news
- Breakfast of champions: Roger Black talks business 17th May 2012 Roger Black discusses the similarities between his amazing success as an athlete and the challenges found in franchising during the Scottish Business Breakfast. Read more...
- New partner chosen for QFP workshop 17th May 2012 Franchise Finance has been chosen by the bfa to run one of the QFP's core modules, with Chris Roberts leading the course. Read more...
- Scottish Franchise Week is a roaring success 11th May 2012 Once again Scottish Franchise Week boasts excellent attendance at events, an increased media profile and a wealth of knowledge to be found by all. Read more...
- Scottish Franchise Week celebrates industry's success 30th April 2012 Scottish Franchise Week 2012, a series of events and seminars celebrating the franchising industry, gets under way. Read more...
- British franchise ethics presented to European audience 23rd April 2012 Directors from franchise associations around Europe gathered in Prague on the 16th and 17th April to consider Britain’s developments in ethical rules for franchising and to see how they might be applied more widely. Read more...
- Top UK franchisors revealed for industry awards 17th April 2012 The British Franchise Association (bfa) today announces the 14 finalists in the 2012 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers. Read more...
- British brands benefit from French flavour 16th April 2012 British franchising took the focus at one of Europe’s largest franchise exhibitions, Franchise Expo Paris. Read more...
- bfa highlight franchising on TV appearances 02nd April 2012 The bfa is pleased to announce that it has been working with three TV shows over the past few months to help promote franchising and provide objective advice to budding franchisees. Read more...
- Leading industry awards open to celebrate top UK franchisors 08th February 2012 The 2012 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers, are now open for entries. Read more...
- Moreland Insurance Brokers and bfa announce new partnership 03rd February 2012 The bfa today announced an important new partnership with Moreland Insurance Brokers, as part of a new bfa Brand Partnership initiative. Read more...
- Franchise exhibitions 2012 18th January 2012 The bfa is pleased to announce details for the 2012 franchise exhibitions. Read more...
- New TV documentary series looking at franchising 11th January 2012 The British Franchise Association has announced that it will be working with PMG TV in their new series of “How To” documentaries to provide advice and guidance on franchising in the UK. Read more...
- Third franchisee for bfa Board announced at AGM 2011 23rd December 2011 The 2011 bfa AGM gave way to a number of changes on the Board this year, the AGM also recognised newly qualified QFP’s and ended with a closing speech by President of the bfa, Sir Bernard Ingham. Read more...
- New bfa Board made known at AGM 2011 23rd December 2011 The new bfa Board was announced in full at this year’s AGM, included was a number of new members, outgoing members and continuing members. Read more...
- Chairman’s Dinner celebrates bfa’s year and new Companions 23rd December 2011 This year’s Chairman’s Dinner gave everyone a chance to celebrate another great bfa year, but also to recognise and reward the hard work of four individuals who have inputted so much into the industry. Read more...
- Charity thrilled at bfa contribution 23rd December 2011 The charity PAWS received a massive boost when a cheque for £6,000 was handed over by bfa Chairman, Michael Eyre and Lloyds TSB’s, Richard Holden. Read more...
- Business leaders meet MPs for franchising focus 04th November 2011 Franchising industry leaders engaged with 30 UK MPs at the Houses of Parliament on 31st October to discuss the economic impact of franchising through sustainable business growth, new business start-up and job creation. Read more...
- Franchisee of the Year Awards: Winners Announced 03rd October 2011 Mike and Catharine Chalton of Home Instead Senior Care, Wirral announced as the 2011 bfa HSBC Franchisees of the Year... Read more...
- Franchise industry gains new website 25th September 2011 The British Franchise Association (bfa) has today announced the launch of its new website – a completely newly designed resource for the franchising industry. Read more...
- Finalists revealed for bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards 2011 11th July 2011 The British Franchise Association (bfa) has announced the finalists in the 2011 bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards. Read more...
- British Franchise Association announces first candidates to achieve Qualified Franchise Professional status 23rd June 2011 The British Franchise Association (bfa) has announced the first tranche of successful candidates to achieve the status of Qualified Franchise Professional (QFP). Read more...
- UK's Leading Franchisors Revealed 22nd June 2011 The winners of the 22nd bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers, were announced last night in front of nearly 300 of the UK’s franchise businesses and experts. Read more...
- NatWest bfa Franchise Survey revealed 14th June 2011 As the UK looks to its businesses to lead the way to recovery, there are welcome signs of growth in the latest survey by NatWest and the British Franchise Association Read more...



