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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.
A model franchisee: Jocette Mower, F45 Training
Updated 20 hours agoA love of fitness and an unconventional career path inspired Jocette Mower to run her own successful F45 businesses
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My franchise story: setting up a Get Ahead VA franchise
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Multi-brand franchising: the business benefits for franchisees and franchisors
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Capitalise on the trend for investment in child development
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My franchise story: Peter Lawrence, managing director of Human Capital Department
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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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Why you should consider entering your business for an award
Updated 02 Dec 2019Pip Wilkins, CEO of the bfa, explains why it’s important for brands to enter trade or industry awards
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Pro speaker provides top tips for a perfect presentation
Updated 14 Nov 201910 pro-speaker secrets to help you convince prospective clients
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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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Everything you need to know about the Women in Business Expo
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5 ways to maximise your time at a franchise show
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Karren Brady and Michelle Mone to headline Women in Business Expo 2019
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Save the date for the 38th edition of the biggest franchise show in the world
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Top 10 tips for maximising your time at exhibitions
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Positive Platform
Updated 10 Aug 2018
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.
A franchise resale could provide a springboard for your own success
Updated 25 Oct 2019Investing in a franchise resale could provide a springboard for your own success
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Discover coffee and cafe franchise opportunities
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Opportunities for car repair and maintenance franchises
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Are you a tech whizz? Start an IT franchise today
Updated 26 Jul 2019
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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Why it’s important to educate international franchise brands entering the UK
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The future looks bright for franchising in 2020
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Why you should consider entering your business for an award
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From the leaders of tomorrow: what is the future of franchising?
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Interview: Pip Wilkins, chief executive of the British Franchise Association
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Franchising provides flexible working opportunities for women
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The latest news, views and events from the British Franchise Association
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3 proven ways to create a happy franchise culture
Updated 16 Aug 2019
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