British Franchise Association (BFA)

The BFA busts franchising’s biggest misconceptions

The BFA (British Franchise Association) has recently revealed the most common myths about franchising in the UK today. In a poll of their members, that includes franchisors, franchisees, advisors and...
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BFA plans launch of toolkit as members back franchising education

The BFA recently used it’s ‘Question of the Month’ poll to ask members: ‘Should franchising be taught as part of formal business education?’ The franchisors, franchisees, advisors and suppliers who...
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The BFA announces the names of the 2026 BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards

The BFA (British Franchise Association) has today announced the names of the finalists in the 37th BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards. The awards are open to the BFA’s 2,300+...
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One day, two milestones: EWIB and EWiF Awards join forces for the first time

Last week women from across the franchising sector attended the first ever joint EWIB (Empowering Women in Business) and EWiF Awards (Encouraging Women in Franchising), at the prestigious Leicester Tigers’...
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EWIB 2026 reveals its biggest ever agenda at Leicester Tigers

The Business Franchise Association (BFA) has today revealed the full agenda, headline speakers and an exclusive new after party for EWIB 2026, taking place at the Leicester Tigers’ stadium on...
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BFA CEO celebrates 10 years in post and receives two industry accolades

Pip Wilkins QFP is celebrating 10 years as the CEO at the British Franchise Association (BFA) and receiving two separate recognitions from across the business sector. Pip first joined the…
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