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Franchising’s next generation: Youth shaping the future
New BFA member polling reveals how franchisors are attracting the next generation, with 47.5% planning to do more to bring younger people into their brands over the next 12 months.
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Mum’s marathon raises funds for osteoporosis charity
Phoebe Bradstock, a recruiter for Walfinch Oxfordshire, is taking on the London Marathon in April 2027 to raise £5,000 for the Royal Osteoporosis Society. A mum of two, Phoebe is already training for the challenge, running up to five times a week with her four-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Rosie. Inspired by her work in the care sector, she hopes her fundraising will raise awareness of osteoporosis and encourage people to take action early through exercise and healthy lifestyle choices.
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British success at the European Franchise Awards
British franchise brands have once again achieved podium positions at the European Franchise Awards, with Caremark, Marlene Meyer of Mini First Aid, and Natalia Shvarts of Excello Law all recognised at the 2026 ceremony in Brussels.
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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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New BFA member polling reveals how franchisors are attracting the next generation, with 47.5% planning to do more to bring younger people into their brands over the next 12 months.
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Phoebe Bradstock, a recruiter for Walfinch Oxfordshire, is taking on the London Marathon in April 2027 to raise £5,000 for the Royal Osteoporosis Society. A mum of two, Phoebe is already training for the challenge, running up to five times a week with her four-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Rosie. Inspired by her work in the care sector, she hopes her fundraising will raise awareness of osteoporosis and encourage people to take action early through exercise and healthy lifestyle choices.
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British franchise brands have once again achieved podium positions at the European Franchise Awards, with Caremark, Marlene Meyer of Mini First Aid, and Natalia Shvarts of Excello Law all recognised at the 2026 ceremony in Brussels.
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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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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 (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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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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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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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 trade association as a business services assistant in 1999.
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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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