Welcome to the
British Franchise Association

We’ve been here for over 40 years, helping entrepreneurs of all kinds make vital contacts. Supporting and educating franchisors and franchisees at every level of their development from newcomers to household names, setting the highest ethical standards to make sure everyone is treated fairly.

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Discover Your Tomorrow with The BFA

There’s nothing quite like franchising to make business ambitions happen. If you already have a successful brand, allowing others to buy in is a proven way to accelerate growth. Or, if you’re dreaming of going into business for the first time, opening your doors under an established name can get you off to a flying start.

We’ve been here for over 40 years, helping entrepreneurs of all kinds make vital contacts. Supporting and educating franchisors and franchisees at every level of their development from newcomers to household names, setting the highest ethical standards to make sure everyone is treated fairly.

Meet our members

What is
Franchising?

Franchising is a business relationship between two parties. This comprises of the franchisor, who owns the brand and business system, and the franchisee, who via a franchise agreement is able to trade under the brand.

News & Advice

At every level, the BFA is your comprehensive information resource for all things franchising.

The BFA Academy

No matter who you are or where you are on your franchise journey The BFA Academy can support you with your educational needs.

The BFA Events: Dates for Your Diary

There’s nothing quite like franchising to make business ambitions happen. If you already have a successful brand, allowing others to buy in is a proven way to accelerate growth. Or, if you’re dreaming of going into business for the first time, opening your doors under an established name can get you off to a flying start.

We’ve been here for over 40 years, helping entrepreneurs of all kinds make vital contacts. Supporting and educating franchisors and franchisees at every level of their development from newcomers to household names, setting the highest ethical standards to make sure everyone is treated fairly.

2&3

The British & International Franchise Exhibition

14

Leadership Conference

11

The BFA Trust charity event

19

Empowering Women in Business

oct 4&5

The National Franchise Exhibition

Nov 7

The BFA Annual Conference 2024

Nov 7

BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards

Dec 12

The BFA Trust charity event

Franchise Your Business 5th December

If you are keen to scale up in business, franchising should definitely be a consideration. This virtual course will provide you with detailed information to help you make the right decision.
5 December 2023

Glisten & Give Gala (the end of year after party!)

The Glisten & Give Gala is the end of year after party to celebrate all the wonderful things that have happened throughout 2023 within the franchise community. Not only is this a night to bring people together in celebration it’s a chance to do something wonderful, support the BFA Trust.
7 December 2023

Legalities & Ethics Specialist Seminar Booklet

If you missed the Legalities & Ethics Specialist Seminar back in March 2023, don't worry, we have created an 'all you need to know' booklet for you so you can keep up to date with current topics.
31 December 2023

The BFA Academy
2024 Calendar

We are proud to announce the BFA Academy calendar for 2024 is now live! Featuring The British & International Franchise Exhibition on 2 & 3 February, the return of our Collaboration Stations and Specialist Seminars, and our much loved flagship events such as EWIB and BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards, don’t miss out on a year of education and networking.

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