Last Thursday, nearly 600 members of the franchising community gathered for the prestigious annual BFA HSBC Awards dinner, known as the ‘Oscars of Franchising’, to celebrate the finest in franchising in the UK.
The CEO of professional Walfinch, Amrit Dhaliwal, was appointed as the chair of the British Franchise Association’s ‘Collaboration Station’ next event. The occasion is designed for existing and new franchisors to meet, discuss the current issues of modern times, and evaluate .
We’re very happy to say that all the new Hub Care Support franchisees who joined us in September, Bukky Ajibola in Milton Keynes, and Roger & Joyce Smith on the East Anglia Coast, have reported a fantastic start to their new businesses.
Suffolk business owner Cameron Campbell has been shortlisted for the Next Generation Franchisee award of the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards.Cameron became a franchisee at the age of 23.
We are delighted to announce that has been approved as an Associate Member of the British Franchise Association!As part of the rigorous accreditation process, we had to prove that our franchise model adheres to a strict set of standards and was measured against the following four key
Empty-nester, Pam Smith, has fulfilled a lifelong dream by opening a Laser Clinics(/franchise/laser-clinics) in Brighton – despite having no background in aesthetics.
If you’re looking to start a new adventure in business, you’re likely to be searching for an opportunity that offers job satisfaction and great profit margins.
Have you been thinking about making a career change and moving into a brand new industry? If the idea of being your own boss and becoming a franchisee appeals to you, you could consider starting a drainage franchise.
The doggy daycare business recently shared the exciting news over on Facebook that it had officially become a member of the British Franchise Association (BFA).
In a recent blog from the cleaning franchise’s website, My Window Cleaner dove into the British Franchise Association’s accreditation process.In explaining how the process worked and how the had been assessed, My Window Cleaner sought to answer the question “are we good enough?” for its customers.
Dog daycare specialists are the go-to for families seeking friendly people to look after their pups. From getting the right qualifications to having the perfect personality and skills, there are a few different things to know about becoming a dog daycare specialist. We give you the lowdown.
Who said you can’t combine business and pleasure? If you’re looking for a career change with a job that has you excited to wake up every morning, look no further than starting your very own dog training franchise.Man’s best friend is one thing, but dogs can be a franchisee’s best friend, too.
Hub Care Support’s HQ is based in Chesham, Bucks, and the thriving care franchise was thrilled to announce that it’s been nominated for a Proud of Bucks Community Award.
In a recent LinkedIn post, the estate agency signage franchise announced the good news about its continued BFA accreditation.First established in 1998, Agency Express has been a proud member of the BFA since just a year after, in 1999.
As part of the BFA’s CEO Meets series, Pip Wilkins sat down with Peter Molloy of Metro Rod to discuss the company, its franchisees and the impact of COVID-19.
The award-winning domestic cleaning company was already a member of the AFA (Approved Franchise Association), and now, its membership to the BFA has been approved.
If you’re looking to invest in the food sector and build a successful franchise business, you’ll benefit from any information that keeps you in touch with the market and ahead of the competition.
With more people working from home, more online orders are being made than ever. The unpredictability of the current climate might make investing in a franchise business seem like a bad idea, but courier and delivery services companies are a pretty safe bet.
As the pandemic has forced companies to embrace new ways of working, many bosses are considering incorporating remote operations into their long-term business plans.
Shuttercraft scooped a coveted award at the prestigious bfa HSBC Franchise Awards after a productive year.Shuttercraft won the Franchisor Business Transformation award at the most recent BFA HSBC Franchise Awards.
The British Franchise Association (BFA) is one of the largest organisations governing the franchise industry and has a huge selection of resources for people looking to grow their businesses. Here’s a run-down of how the BFA is supporting franchisees during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Interested in running your own business? November is National Entrepreneurship Month, so we’re exploring the seven business basics everyone should master before they become their own boss.There’s no shame in feeling overwhelmed by the thought of starting a business.
FWith so many changes on the cards for the holiday 2020 period, start-ups and huge corporations alike are busy making adaptations to the way they operate. Here are some of the best pieces of insight we’ve gathered to aid Christmas planning for businesses this year.
Shuttercraft is delighted to announce it is now a fully accredited member of the British Franchise Association. The , which has been selling and installing high-quality interior plantation shutters since 2002, has gained recognition from one of the franchise industry’s biggest governing bodies.
A Radfield Home Care franchise business based in North Yorkshire is celebrating after winning an Employer of the Year award.The unit, which covers Harrogate, Wetherby and North Yorkshire, was thrilled to be named the top employer in the Harrogate Excellence in Business Awards this month.
An Esquires Coffee franchisee has been able to open his second cafe, despite COVID-19 restrictions.While many local cafes are suffering as people spend more time at home, Gurjit Randhawa’s Esquires Coffee branch on Dartford High Street, Kent has been performing well.
2020 has been a challenging year – especially for franchises. Many had to adjust their model of operating almost overnight to accommodate lockdown restrictions.
Always considered entering the mortgage industry but found it difficult to pinpoint the right opportunity for you? In this article we show you your options and help you select the perfect type of mortgage franchise to suit you and your entrepreneurial goals.
Daniel Moquet – The Hard Landscape Specialist, is proud to announce it’s now part of the British Franchise Association’s network of ethical businessesThe has been helping homeowners upgrade their outdoor spaces since 1977.
Oltco has partnered with the UK Pro Surf Association in an effort to clean up the UK’s coastline. Oltco has teamed up with the UK Pro Surf Association (UKPSA) to launch a brand new initiative that will aim to make our oceans and beaches cleaner.
Originally posted on 08/09/2017. Updated on 11/06/2019.The British Franchise Association (BFA) is the trade association for and acts as the respected voice of authority for both and .
Originally posted on 25/09/2017. Updated on 20/04/2019.The British Franchise Association (bfa) regulates the franchising industry to protect and customers who use the services of franchised businesses.
Originally posted on 31/08/2017. Updated on 21/03/2019.When you’re excitedly researching franchise opportunities and considering your future as a successful franchisee, selling the business you haven’t even started yet is probably the last thing on your mind.
The in the UK were shortlisted back in February as part of the British Franchise Association (bfa) HSBC Franchise Awards, and since then the nominees have been bursting to find out who the winners are.
There are so many different analogies out there, describing the franchise business model in metaphor. But if you’re running a franchise, you might have noticed one yourself: Franchising and football share a lot in common.
Baskin-Robbins has released a new flavour of ice cream, inspired by Dunkin’ Donuts. As two iconic US brands, it is little surprise that Baskin-Robbins and love to collaborate. In fact, Baskin-Robbins sits under the Dunkin’ group brand, making partnerships particular easy.
The in the UK have been shortlisted in five categories by the respected (bfa).The winner will be announced at the prestigious British Franchise Association and HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards 2018.