INTRODUCTIONThe 'Introduction' section of the bfa website contains the following pages: NEWS & EVENTSThe world of franchising is always evolving. The bfa website aims to provide its visitors with news of these developments together with a comprehensive calendar of events throughout the year: ABOUT FRANCHISINGThis 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: FINDING A FRANCHISEIncluding guidelines for choosing a franchise, a list of bfa membership categories and what they mean in practice and lists of bfa members - this section is a good place to begin your search for a franchise: HELP & ADVICEThis section of the website contains resources to help you learn about franchising - either from the perspective of a potential franchisee or if you are contemplating the franchising your existing business: - Case Studies
Over 50 case studies of people who have started a franchise with a bfa member Franchise Seminars:- Franchisee Seminars
Low cost seminars for people thinking of buying a franchise - Franchisor Seminars
These low cost seminars are for companies thinking of franchising their business - 2 Day Franchisor Workshops
THIS EVENT IS PART FUNDED BY THE EAST OF ENGLAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO BUSINESSES IN EAST ANGLIA. - Evening Programme (Free)
An evening programme which introduces the realities of business format franchising. - Scottish Seminars
To assist you in your evaluation of franchising, Business Gateway and the Franchise Group for Scotland have put together a series of free seminars running throughout Scotland.
- bfa Bookshop
The bfa`s bookshop for books, videos and DVDs on all aspects of franchising - Professional Advisors
A list of bfa Affiliate members who can help you with many aspects of setting up a franchise - Franchising Your Business
A checklist to help you decide whether your business is franchisable - Joining the bfa
About joining the bfa including membership criteria and fees - National Franchisee Forum
Offering support and advice, the aim of the British Franchise Association’s National Franchisee Forum is to give a voice to the people who are running their own franchised businesses. - Visiting a Franchise Exhibition (.PDF)
Advice about visiting a Franchise Exhibition (.PDF format) - Franchise Group for Scotland
The bfa’s Franchise Group for Scotland represents the bfa in Scotland.
INTERNATIONALVisit this section of the website for information about franchising outside the UK including events and exhibitions. There is also information about the EFF and the WFC - the bfa is a member of both of these orgainsations: OTHER INFORMATIONThis section of the website includes other information which we hope may be of use to you.: |