Book now to secure your space in the BFA Member Golden Ticket Prize Draw!!
This year we are offering one lucky BFA member the chance to win a prize worth over £3,500! The lucky winner will receive:
One place at the BFA Annual Conference 2027, including two nights of hotel accommodation
One place at EWIB 2027, including one night of hotel accommodation
One place at any two BFA Specialist Seminars of your choice during 2027
One place at each of the two How-to-Hub events in 2027
One QFP qualification place
The Golden Ticket does not need to be used by one person. Different colleagues can attend different events and learning opportunities, helping you share the value across your wider team.
The winner will be announced by Pip Wilkins QFP at the BFA Annual Conference 2026, so be sure to book before 31st August to be in with a chance to win!

The BFA Annual Conference is more than a conference. It’s where the franchise community comes together.
As the flagship event in the BFA calendar, this highly anticipated annual conference brings together franchise professionals from across the industry to network, share knowledge, and gain practical insights that drive business success. Whether you’re a franchisor, franchisee, supplier or industry professional, this is your opportunity to learn from experts, connect with peers, and invest in your continued growth.
This year’s theme is Resilience: Stronger Together – Learn. Adapt. Succeed.
In a constantly evolving business landscape, resilience has never been more important. Through a variety of keynote speakers and breakout sessions, the conference will offer a chance to tailor your learning journey to provide you with personal or business success for the future. This year’s event is proudly sponsored by Constant Contact and The Franchising Centre.
A Full Day of Learning & Inspiration
Gain valuable knowledge through a variety of expert-led sessions, with dynamic panel discussions and practical breakout sessions, there is sure to be something to help you navigate today’s franchise landscape.
Connect & Network
Enjoy dedicated networking opportunities and meet like-minded professionals from across the franchise sector. Exchange ideas and strengthen existing relationships that continue long after the event.
Explore Our Exhibitors
Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with our exhibitors, showcasing products, services, and solutions designed to support franchise businesses at every stage of their journey.
Don’t Miss Out
Spaces are limited; this flagship event is always in high demand.
Book your place before 31st August 2026, and you’ll be automatically entered into our exclusive prize draw to win over £3,500 worth of prizes to share with your team. More information about this exclusive Member Golden Ticket has been emailed to all BFA members.

Entrepreneur, investor, co-founder of Implement AI, and former Dragon on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den. With a background in venture capital law and M&A investment banking at Credit Suisse, Piers has established himself as a leading figure in the UK business world, particularly in the technology sector.

A serial entrepreneur who has built and sold several successful businesses and written 6 books on starting and scaling businesses, Daniel is the founder of Dent Global. Also co-founder of ScoreApp, Daniel has won Entrepreneur of the Year and Scale-up of the Year awards and regularly gives talks for growing businesses.
“My first BFA Conference, Wow! it really was a brilliant event and I actually didn’t know what to expect. I left feeling motivated, inspired and ready to go for it.”
“An amazing conference and the best one yet from the BFA. A huge source of information and inspiration for everyone in franchising and a great place to enjoy the company of familiar faces!”
“Great to be surrounded by like minded individuals and really emerged in the franchise world. Would highly recommend to those new to franchising.”
“The BFA conference is the crown jewel of the franchise calendar, as always it was a pleasure to network and learn from the best in class in our industry. Cherry on the cake this year was coming away with the ‘Emerging Franchisor’ award!”
“BFA conference and awards was incredible, learnt lots, loved being in person and meeting fellow QFP cohort and inspired for the next year ahead”
“BFA Conference provides you with the perfect opportunity to learn franchising industry best practice from the industry experts and network with like minded and successful franchisors.”
“My first BFA annual conference was a great experience, I came alone and apprehensive about networking with new people but left feeling empowered and with new connections from likeminded people!”
“The BFA conference was an absolutely brilliant event, packed filled with seminars which were both educating and inspiring. A ‘must do’ event of the year for any franchisor, giving the opportunity to learn, develop and connect with the franchising community.”
“As a new BFA Supplier Member, we were absolutely delighted with how our BrandHub service was received at the event. The BFA team were amazing and made us feel incredibly valued and welcome. We will definitely be back again next year!”
You are entitled to exclusive discounts. With up to 50% off on the majority of our events and training, what’s not to love! Simply check your emails for the latest deals and add the code at the checkout.