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
- 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...
- Driver Hire books date at Recruiter awards finals 07th March 2014 In the year it turns 30, Driver Hire has more reason to celebrate after being named a finalist in the Recruiter magazine's Awards for Excellence. Read more...
- NIC build new bespoke training facility 06th March 2014 Record levels of franchisee recruitment over recent months have led NIC Services Group to build a bespoke training facility at their Leeds head office. Read more...
- You’re hired: Premier Sport's outstanding apprenticeship success 05th March 2014 Premier Sport's apprenticeship scheme trained 20 young people in 2013; all were offered employment with the company, which has also found a franchisee through its efforts in previous years. Read more...
- Creation Station celebrates its magic network 04th March 2014 Franchisees from across the UK and Ireland gathered for the 12th annual Creation Station national franchise conference recently, which the network dubs its ‘Release the Magic’ day. Read more...
- Blazing a Trail 28th February 2014 Nursery franchise Nature Trails include what is believed to be the first example of a 'good faith' clause in a UK franchise agreement, drafted by Hamilton Pratt solicitors. Read more...
