The British Franchise Association (bfa) is the voluntary self regulating governing body for franchising. The UK market encompasses many franchise opportunities and this website will help you to make a more informed choice about which one of those franchises best suits you. All of our members have chosen to be vetted against a strict code of business practice - they endeavour to be good franchisors that can deliver the success that you want.
Does not present information in a way that favours one company over another
Will not link you to non-accredited franchise websites
Membership of the bfa, at any level, does not provide any warranty as to the likelihood of achievement of commercial success by any franchisee. As with any business venture you must thoroughly investigate every franchise proposal before committing yourself.
The winners of the 21st bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards 2010, supported by Express Newspapers, were announced at the Gala Award Ceremony in Nottingham on the 2nd June.
UK franchise businesses continue to grow and remain robust despite economic conditions, with the industry contributing £11.8 billion to the country’s GDP last year, an increase of £400 million from last year.
The 2010 edition of the NatWest/bfa Franchise Survey is available now from the bfa Bookshop by clicking here.
On the 18th of February the bfa, which has represented franchisors since its inception more than 30 years' ago, opened its top governing body to franchisees.
The bfa, as the voice of ethical franchising in the UK, continues to work on behalf of the industry to raise the profile of franchising and the opportunities it offers.
Since its release and feedback from the franchise community, work has continues on these important developments for the industry. You can read the document by clicking here (PDF document).
British Franchise Association British Franchise Association, Centurion Court, 85f Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4RY Tel: 01235 820 470 Fax: 01235 832 158 Email: Click here Registered Number - 1341267; Place of Registration - England