Who is the bfa?

The British Franchise Association (bfa) was established in 1977 and is the only voluntary self-accrediting body for the UK franchise sector. Its aim is to promote ethical franchising practice in the UK and help the industry develop credibility, influence and favourable circumstance for growth. It does this with a self-regulatory, standards based approach to membership of the association. In addition the bfa works to increase the awareness of ethical franchising by communicating with government, academia, the media and the UK public on what constitutes franchising best practice.

Through media exposure and educational activity, the bfa also looks to improve the general knowledge of franchising to those looking at it as a growth model for their existing business; looking at buying into a franchise; or the benefits as a consumer from buying from a franchise outlet.

To find out more about the bfa, joining a franchise, or franchising your business, visit their website: www.thebfa.org