The BFA Academy

The BFA Academy is ‘the home’ of franchise education, providing accessible professional development opportunities to all. Whether you are already a franchisor or a franchisee, or you are looking to explore franchising as an option for your future, we can help you throughout your journey. Our latest calendar introduces the franchising community to a great selection of powerful learning and celebration opportunities including online, hybrid and face-to-face activities.

Flagship Events

The BFA Flagships are annual events providing a loaded educational programme combined with high quality and purpose driven networking.

Training & Education

The BFA Training & Education centre are smaller and more agenda driven, learning based events and programmes. All designed to help in the varying roles within franchising.

Oct
2&3

The National Franchise Exhibition

Nov
12

The BFA Annual Conference

Nov
12

BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards

Jan
29&30

The British & International
Franchise Exhibition

Spring
2027

Empowering Women in Business

June
09

World Franchise Day

With thanks to our 2026 sponsors

The BFA Academy would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has sponsored our events this past year. The continued support and guidance has allowed us to develop events and personalised training routes to further educate the franchising industry.

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