Franchise Qualifications

Qualified Franchise Professional

The Qualified Franchise Professional (QFP) is the formal recognition of professional knowledge and experience in franchising. It demonstrates that you understand the complexities of, and best practice in, franchising and have invested time to continuously develop your understanding. The QFP is underpinned by the BFA’s extension and interpretation to the Code of Ethics, of which the BFA is responsible for and it is important to note that this is an evolving Code to ensure it remains fit for UK franchising. As this is a programme of professional development, you are responsible for maintaining your knowledge whilst you represent as a QFP in franchising. This can be done through ongoing engagement in the Academy.

Who Can Become A QFP?

The QFP is recommended for any franchisor old, or new and advisors that want to build and demonstrate their experience and understanding of standards and ethics in franchising. BFA members obtain preferential rates to access this course.

There are two ways to complete your QFP. Via our sought after cohorts where you will benefit from peer shared experiences and reflection sessions with consultation support from the training team over a 12 month period, or by joining ad-hoc modules across a 3 year period.

How it Works

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Register

Start your professional learning journey in franchising.

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Secure Your Learning Events

Academy events to support extended education, networking & knowledge build.

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Submit your Professional Dialogue Statements

Two written statement, Logbook & CV to complete the process.

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Maintain Your Knowledge

To retain the qualification, you must obtain 600 points per year.

1

Register

Start your professional learning journey in franchising.

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Secure Your Core Modules

Option 1: Book onto a cohort

Option 2: Book an individual module.

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Secure Your Learning Events

Academy events to support extended education, networking & knowledge build.

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Reach 3,000 Points!

You should now have significant knowledge to prepare for your final review.

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Submit your Professional Dialogue Statements

Two written statement, Logbook & CV to complete the process.

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You Are Qualified

Congratulations! You will receive a certificate & appellations.

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Maintain Your Knowledge

To retain the qualification, you must obtain 600 points per year.

Secure Your Core Modules

Option 1: Book onto a cohort

Option 2: Book an individual module.

2

Reach 3,000 Points!

You should now have significant knowledge to prepare for your final review.

4

You Are Qualified

Congratulations! You will receive a certificate & appellations.

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QFP Learning Modules & Events

Best in Franchising Campaign – Two Finalists

Your decision to participate in this campaign is an exciting opportunity to elevate your brand's presence and impact in the UK market, and we are thrilled to have you on board.

£1,495.00 + VAT

Best in Franchising Campaign – One Finalist

Celebrating the best in UK franchising, the Best In Franchising Digital Marketing Campaign for 2023 is designed to empower finalists of the BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards with a powerful platform to amplify and enhance their presence and impact in the UK market.

£995.00 + VAT

Franchising For All Campaign

This campaign focuses on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the business world through inspiring stories from franchisors and franchisees exploring diverse backgrounds and industries. This will support the BFA’s DE&I in franchising Week.

£750.00 + VAT

Finance, Funding & Forecasting Specialist Seminar Booklet

If you missed the Finance, Funding & Forecasting Specialist Seminar in June 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.

£50.00 + VAT

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.

£50.00 + VAT

QFP Registration

£100.00 + VAT

How to Understand Franchisees Financial Performance

This course will give you a practical understanding of business finance and accounts, and how this should be applied to the monitoring of a franchise network.

500 Points

How to Market Your Franchise and Recruit for Network Growth

Recruiting the right franchisees in the right manner is a critical factor in the successful growth and long-term sustainability of franchise brands.

500 Points

How Monitor Franchisee Performance

Identifying the symptoms and causes of underperformance at the earliest possible opportunity, and applying the correct intervention strategies and tactics.

250 Points

How to Motivate Franchisees

This course will give participants an enhanced appreciation and better understanding of why it is imperative to motivate and inspire franchisees.

250 Points

The BFA Annual Conference

Our conference brings together all corners of the franchising community for networking, innovation and reflection.

500 Points

QFP Summer Training Camp

Embark on the ultimate QFP Summer Special Training Camp, an exciting project we've been diligently working on. This is the perfect opportunity to elevate your skills, enhance your professional development, and delve into the world of franchising while supporting your team.

1,500 Points

Malcolm Heslop - PartnerWise Franchise
"At whatever stage you are in your franchising journey, the QFP programme stimulates and challenges you and I see the QFP accreditation as the beginning of my continued development within Franchising." 
Hannah MacKechnie - Radfield Home Care
“I am delighted to have been awarded the prestigious QFP, a professional qualification that is only achieved through demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of franchising. The QFP training is high calibre and pushes attendees to develop their skills and understanding of all elements of franchising whilst still keeping the focus on practical learning that can be easily embedded into the workplace.“
Florian Damien - Expense Reductions Analysts (UK)
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my QFP journey and have learnt a lot from each Core Module. The variety of topics covered allow for a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities within the Franchising industry. The presenters are all very knowledgeable and provide many insights that can be applied into our businesses. It was also great to get to meet a lot of peers across different franchise organisations and to build more connections in the British Franchise sector.”
Rebecca Newenham - Get Ahead VA
“I have found my QFP journey to be hugely rewarding. In addition to the modules, I loved the connections I made from my cohort and have applied my learnings in so many ways within my franchise. I am really excited about the future and am thrilled to be part of the growing QFP community”
Jemma Tonge - D&T
“I thoroughly enjoyed the QFP process. The different modules covered a wide range of franchise topics which has really helped to widen my knowledge of the industry. The knowledge I have learnt on the journey has enabled me to speak to new franchisors and franchisees with much more confidence and pass on the best practice of the BFA as well. Being able to do the QFP journey as a cohort has enabled me to gain so much more from the experience of others and is invaluable. I would definitely recommend the QFP to anyone in the franchise space.”
Rick Reeder - Venture Franchise Services Ltd
“The QFP has been of tremendous value, enabling me to further develop my skills and help reshape how I support our franchisees. Alongside this, being part of a cohort allowed me to develop stronger business relationships with others within the franchise industry. I thoroughly recommend the QFP and am proud to have completed the course successfully.”
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