British Franchise Association (BFA)

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The search is on for the best in franchising: BFA launches 37th annual awards

The BFA (British Franchise Association) has today launched the 37th BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards. The awards, which have been running since 1989, celebrate the very best franchisors and...
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UK Franchising Embraces AI — But the Real Results are Just Beginning

What happened In March 2026 the BFA (British Franchise Association) polled its members to find out if they were using AI in their businesses, and if so, what difference it...
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BFA announces strategic partnership with Constant Contact

The BFA (British Franchise Association) has announced a new strategic partnership with Constant Contact, a leading provider of digital marketing tools for small and growing businesses. Through this partnership, Constant...
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New BFA research shows flexibility attracts women into franchising

According to a new survey by the BFA (British Franchise Association), flexibility and work life balance are the main reasons women choose to buy a franchise. How do the BFA...
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BFA survey shows strong business confidence across franchising heading into 2026

A new survey by the BFA (British Franchise Association) has revealed that members are confident about their business plans for the year ahead as they enter 2026. What did the...
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Historic appointment for BFA board

In an historic appointment, the BFA (British Franchise Association) has voted Ruth Brown, COO of Home Instead, into the position as chair of the board of the BFA, only the...
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