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What Franchise provides you with all the information you need to start running a franchise. Our experts will show you how to choose the best franchise model, fund the business and run it successfully. We can explain the legalities of running a franchise and support you with helpful data and guides to your chosen market. Franchising attracts a wide range of people, who are all looking to invest in a proven business model and reap the rewards of self employment opportunities, many of which offer flexible hours and the chance to work from home. Is franchising for you? Search our advice section to find out.
Running a franchise can be a daunting task, especially if it is your first time. We will provide you with all of the essential information required to start running a franchise. Find how to buy or sell a franchise, choose the best franchising model, meet running standards and even furnish your premises. Our advisers will explain the legalities of running a franchise and support you with helpful data and guides to your chosen market.
“Sara Davies invested in our franchise business”
Updated 2 days agoFollowing her appearance on Dragons’ Den, Kate Ball, director of Mini First Aid, describes the experience and how it felt to secure investment from ‘crafting queen’ Sara Davies
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Top tips for investing in a franchise from overseas
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Working with family in your franchise: how to keep it professional
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Franchises are offering a greener way of doing things
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Meeting a franchisor: how to make a good first impression
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Five reasons to invest in this new home improvement concept
Updated 15 Oct 2021
Marketing & promoting your franchise
Marketing and promoting your franchise is important, especially if you are looking for it to expand. There are lots of ways to market your franchise, whether online or offline, attracting potential franchisees is essential. We will walk you through establishing your audience and creating a franchise prospectus to show what you can offer your franchisees. Explore our articles on how to market you franchise locally and find helpful tips on the different mediums you can promote through.
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Undertaking a successful nationwide rebrand during a global pandemic
Updated 13 Sep 2021A successful rebrand will bring every part of your franchise together to create a clear and commanding message
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How to make customer service count
Updated 30 Jul 2021When customer service is done well, it can have an overwhelming impact on the company’s bottom line - and the opposite is true too
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Franchising exhibitions offer the opportunity for you to meet and discuss the running of franchises with experienced franchisees. Search through the wide range of BFA recognised businesses exhibited, branching across all types of franchises from food and beverage franchises to industrial cleaning franchises. Learn what it is really like to run your own franchise from professionals and gain vital information about your chosen industry.
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Franchise exhibitions and what happens next
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The International Franchise Show is back better than ever
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Exhibition preview: all you need to know about this free event
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Multi-Unit Month: be inspired to scale up in May
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How franchisors can maximise their time at exhibitions
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The franchises performing well on the high street
Updated 10 Mar 2020
Buying a franchise resale can often prove a sensible move, as the franchise will already have an established customer base and will be well-recognised in its situation. People sell their franchises for many different reasons so it is important that you get the business valued, whether you're buying or selling yourself. What Franchise shows you the best resale franchise opportunities on offer.
Franchises are offering a greener way of doing things
Updated 19 Oct 2021And with more people waking up to the importance of sustainability, demand for their goods and services is soaring
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20 Top Franchise Side Hustles: 2021 List Announced
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The best gym franchises in the UK in 2021
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Discover pub franchises for sale
Updated 14 Apr 2021
The British Franchising Association is the single corporation responsible for maintaining the
integrity of the entire UK Franchising Industry. The BFA promote ethical franchising across the
UK and enable clear distinctions between the quality of franchises. High standards must be met by
franchises in order to attain membership and consequently receive representation by the supervising body,
along with advice from professional and experienced consultants. Offering a variety of memberships for both
well-established businesses and first time franchisees the BFA provide respectable and invaluable accreditation for franchises.
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“Talk through your challenges - even if it’s only with a rubber duck”
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How the British Franchise Association is connecting our community
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“How we’re winning hearts and minds”
Updated 09 Aug 2021 -
Served in the armed forces? This new initiative is for you
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“Take your seat at the top table”
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Scam watch: don’t fall foul of fake selling schemes
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Why the British Franchise Association’s industry involvement is evolving
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6 features of an ethical franchise
Updated 17 May 2021
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