The British Franchise Association (bfa) is the only voluntary self-regulatory body for the UK franchise industry, with a standards based approach to membership. Its aim is to promote ethical franchising practice in the UK and help the industry develop credibility, influence and favourable circumstance for growth. As a result one of the bfa's main jobs is to help potential franchisees recognise the good, the bad, and the ugly franchise opportunities for what they are. Another is to help businesses involved in franchising to secure their own position amongst the "good" franchises. More...
bfa News
- Legal Ease, not legalese 05th March 2014 The bfa held its annual insight into the current legal considerations, trends and judgements in UK franchising when its Legal Ease seminar took place at the Hilton Warwick hotel on 27 February. Read more...
- UK's most prestigious franchise awards open for entries 14th February 2014 The 25th annual bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers, have opened for entries with five new categories. Read more...
- Franchise sector grows to record heights 06th January 2014 Latest NatWest bfa Franchise Survey shows the economic contribution of franchising to the UK now stands at a record £13.7bn - growth of 20% in the last 5 years - while full-time employment tops quarter of a million. Read more...
- Two new Companions of the bfa confirmed 18th December 2013 Andrew Quail and Derrick Simpson have joined the roll call of franchising's finest, becoming just the 14th and 15th Companions of the bfa - reserved for only the most distinguished careers in the sector. Read more...
- New bfa chairman appointed by newly-elected board of directors 16th December 2013 The bfa's new board of directors was revealed at the Association’s AGM on 12 December, with the new board’s first order of business being to confirm the new bfa chairman as Simon Bartholomew of Oscar Pet Foods. Read more...
- Inaugural Women Working Well event lives up to its name 27th November 2013 An exciting mix of innovative and like-minded women from the franchise industry and wider business landscape joined the bfa for its inaugural Women Working Well day on 12 November at the ICC, Birmingham. Read more...
- bfa and accredited franchises return to TV screens 18th October 2013 After a successful series last year, a new weekly show entitled 'HOW TO...Invest in the right franchise' begins Tuesday 22 October, with bfa advice and tips alongside accredited franchise opportunities. Read more...
Industry News
- Rock solid: Granite Transformations reveal strong trading figures 12th March 2014 Home improvements franchise has released strong results for its franchise network for 2013 - and has made an even better start to 2014 with new products and seven-figure turnover forecasts for its top performers. Read more...
- Papa John's signs partnership with Newcastle United 11th March 2014 Papa John’s has become the official pizza partner of Newcastle United for the rest of the Premier League season. Read more...
- Martin & Co receive sixth consecutive Estas shortlisting 11th March 2014 Martin & Co have been shortlisted for the ‘Best Large Chain’ at this year’s Estate & Letting Agent Awards (ESTAS). Read more...
- New ERA marketing system pays dividends for franchisees 11th March 2014 ERA recently launched a new Integrated Marketing System (IMS) to boost support to their franchisees by increasing enquiries from potential clients, with results already proving its value. Read more...
- Small business tax specialist wins international award for innovation 10th March 2014 SME tax and accountancy specialist TaxAssist Accountants has been named Most Innovative Tax Team of the Year in global awards celebrating excellence across the industry. Read more...
- Revive! backs champion racing driver 10th March 2014 Cosmetic vehicle repair specialist Revive! is continuing its sponsorship of the reigning champion of the British Touring Car Championships, Andrew Jordan, for the 2014 season. Read more...
- Caremark add new regional support manager to team 10th March 2014 Caremark has recently appointed a new regional support manager for their expanding Midlands area franchise operations. Read more...
