Boots Opticians, one of the leading optical chains in the UK, has been successfully accredited by the British Franchise Association (BFA) – the UK’s largest and longest-standing franchise trade association. 

Boots Opticians runs over 160 franchised stores across its wider estate of over 540 Opticians stores. As the newest established BFA member, franchise partners at Boots Opticians will gain increased access to support and guidance from franchise experts, and new franchise partners can join reassured of the ethical standards upheld by Boots Opticians.

Gordon Dingwall, Head of Franchise at Boots Opticians, said: “We’re incredibly proud to become an established member of the BFA and work with the wider franchise community to share best practice and learnings. We’re committed to supporting our franchise partners and are pleased to offer additional expert help and guidance through our new accreditation from the BFA.”

The British Franchise Association is passionate about influencing the highest quality franchising practice in the UK. All members must go through its accreditation process in order to meet its standards, ensuring the brand is ethical and falls in line with the Code of Ethics for Franchising. 

Pip Wilkins, CEO at the British Franchise Association, said: “I’m thrilled to see an established franchise brand like Boots Opticians join the BFA. In joining the BFA, Boots Opticians has shown its commitment to ethics and standards which we promote. We look forward to working closely with the team and supporting them in their plans for the future.” 

If you would like more information or to speak in confidence to a member of the Boots Opticians Franchise team, then please submit an enquiry via Opticians Franchise Opportunities at Boots.