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bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards 2022
Updated 22 Dec 2022

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#Leading the change
Updated 27 Oct 2022

The bfa is proud to support women in business, from our exceptional all-women executive team, to our annual Empowering Women In Business (EWIB) event, where we are joined by over 100...
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How to choose the right franchise for you
Updated 22 Sep 2022

What are you passionate about? Do something you enjoy! Franchising presents a wealth of investment opportunities across many sectors. With support and training to help you build your business, there is no...
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A return to events
Updated 02 Aug 2022

After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, June saw the return of the bfa’s popular flagship event, Superbrand, which certainly came back with a bang! Sponsored this year by Barclays, Superbrand...
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Feel the fear, but do it anyway
Updated 19 Jul 2022

There are many reasons why you may be thinking you’d quite like to start your own business but are holding yourself back from doing so. You wouldn’t be the first. Much research...
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“We’ve found new ways to support all of the franchising industry”
Updated 18 May 2022

The British Franchise Association (bfa) prides itself on working collaboratively with its members to deliver the services, training and support required to drive their franchise businesses forward. A key part of the...
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How franchise forums are hitting the mark
Updated 19 Apr 2022

Franchise forums at the British Franchise Association (bfa) have kicked off to an incredible start this year. So far three forums for franchisors and one for affiliates and suppliers have taken...
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“The Franchise Training Academy is starting off with a series of educational seminars, giving you the insight and expertise to excel in different areas”
Updated 16 Mar 2022

The British Franchise Association (bfa) has been setting the standard in UK franchising for over 40 years and is the largest not-for-profit trade association for franchising in the UK. The bfa...
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Blossom Home Care

Blossom Home Care provides home care services to clients across the UK. This covers dementia care, live-in care,...

Betterclean Services...

Provides commercial cleaning services for a variety of businesses

National and international specialist packaging and delivery company

Ready to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey in the premium freight industry? Join Flash Network’s franchise...

Offers an easy to use, web-based courier and shipping service for businesses of all sizes

The Pantry Cafe &...

The Pantry Cafe & Restaurant is a daytime breakfast and lunch cafe and restaurant. It serves fresh food made in...

Local Shops aims to target the world’s most renowned ecommerce platforms

Founded in 2004, Wok to Walk operates over 120 sites in 18 countries, and the company is part-owned by Toridoll, a...

Auntie Anne’s

Auntie Anne’s is known for its freshly baked, soft, straight-out-of-the-oven pretzels in a variety of sweet and...

Aspray is an award-winning claims management provider that has developed into a successful franchise

Black Rooster Peri Peri

Scotland’s fastest-growing Peri Peri brand

Burger Drop is BFA accredited, and founded in 2020, with the vision to create an affordable luxury burger experience...

Ones to watch

Franchisors provide an insight into how they’ve built their businesses.

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Shahram Bashiri, franchisee at Mail Boxes Ect. talks success

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World Options: What support do franchisees receive?

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Why own an Anytime Fitness business?

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Martin Filby: Everything you need to know about Post & Packing

Companies to consider

Canopy Children’s Nurseries

Passionate about giving children the best possible beginnings
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The Urban Chocolatier

High-end dessert parlour for aspiring franchisees
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Fun Fest for Children

Offers a range of different childcare and children’s services franchise systems
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Auntie Anne’s

Auntie Anne’s is known for its freshly baked, soft, straight-out-of-the-oven pretzels in a variety of sweet...
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PACK & SEND

National and international specialist packaging and delivery company
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Wok to Walk

Founded in 2004, Wok to Walk operates over 120 sites in 18 countries, and the company is part-owned by...
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Explorer Franchise by Hays Travel

provides franchisees with the chance to work in the travel industry on their own schedule
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Just Clear

Provides a premium clearance service in both homes and businesses as well as servicing many national contracts
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Chop & Wok

A wok-based restaurant and takeaway business that serves Pan-Asian fusion food
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Aspray Limited

Aspray is an award-winning claims management provider that has developed into a successful franchise
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Aegis Care Solutions

Aegis Care Solutions is a family owned and operated domiciliary care business. Established in 2017, by...
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Woods Russell

At Woods Russell Accounting, ethos is rooted in responsiveness and ethics when it comes to client care. Since...
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Gourmet Sushi

Gourmet Sushi was founded in October 2016 in the heart of London by Nuriddin Shamsutdinov. With more than ten...
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The Pantry Cafe & Restaurant

The Pantry Cafe & Restaurant is a daytime breakfast and lunch cafe and restaurant. It serves fresh food...
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Driver Hire

Supplies drivers and logistics personnel in the United Kingdom to both the private and public sectors
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Mail Boxes Etc.

A multi-functional retail and B2B operator offering post, parcel, print, and virtual office address services...
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Platinum Property Partners

The world’s first property investment franchise, based on a lucrative professional HMO model
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Paris Baguette

provide fresh baked goods and coffee to the community
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Crunch Fitness

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment with the...
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Black Rooster Peri Peri

Scotland’s fastest-growing Peri Peri brand
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Chrysalis Partners

Working with SME business owners to help them become more profitable and more effective using proven systems...
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Blossom Home Care

Blossom Home Care provides home care services to clients across the UK. This covers dementia care, live-in...
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Smoke & Pepper

Smoke & Pepper was developed from a busy family kitchen with a desire to serve high quality comfort food...
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Local Shops

Local Shops aims to target the world’s most renowned ecommerce platforms
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ActionCOACH UK

CompareTheFinancialMarkets.com UK Business Opportunity of The Year offers the chance to join the 2nd fastest...
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Premier Education

Provides sport and physical activity to schools across the country
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CyberGlobal

CyberGlobal is a certified cybersecurity franchise designed for individuals with a passion for sales,...
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Mobile App City

Creates high-quality mobile phone apps for businesses
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Certax Accounting

Certax Accounting has offered accountancy and taxation services since 1999. It’s since grown into one...
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92 Degrees

92 Degrees are on a mission to provide Damn Fine Coffee™ to as many people around the world as...
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Numi Scan

Leading provider of ultrasound scans across the UK
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Muscleworks Gym

Muscleworks Gym is a premium fitness franchise that caters to serious bodybuilders and general fitness...
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Sojubar

The founders of Sojubar view the brand as a bridge between cultures, bringing people together through good...
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Fat Phill’s

Since launching in 2019, Fat Phill’s has become best known for its smash burgers, loaded sandwiches, Philly...
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URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries

A BFA-accredited brand with a cult following in South Yorkshire, URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries is all about...
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Betterclean Services Franchising

Provides commercial cleaning services for a variety of businesses
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Blam Partners

Start a Blam Business: Your Digital Agency Franchisee
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Walfinch

Provides live-in and visiting-hourly carers to a wide range of clients, including older people
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Card Group International

Card Group International was founded in Sweden in 1997 and is an award-winning international franchise...
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Jackson Fire & Security

For fire and security solutions
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Burger Drop

Burger Drop is BFA accredited, and founded in 2020, with the vision to create an affordable luxury burger...
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Flash Global

Ready to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey in the premium freight industry? Join Flash Network’s...
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The Knot Churros

The Knot Churros is a London-founded desserts bar that opened its doors back in 2019. The business attracts...
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No Letting Go

No Letting Go provides a variety of property management services, including landlord inventory, tenant...
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Key Sounds Music

Joining the Key Sounds Music network offers franchisees entry into what can be a profitable market. The brand...
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World Options

Offers an easy to use, web-based courier and shipping service for businesses of all sizes
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Banana Moon

The Banana Moon nursery franchise enables self-starters with a passion for childcare to run their own day...
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Tariq Halal Meat

The Tariq Halal Meat franchise offers a business opportunity in the growing halal food sector, providing...
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Trail Runners

Trail Runners creates trail running communities, offering group runs, coaching, and training camps to trail...
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Anytime Fitness

The UK’s largest fitness franchise, with more than 188 premium, convenient clubs nationwide
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Amigos Burgers and Shakes

Amigos Burgers and Shakes is extremely family-friendly, and the brand believes that there’s something for...
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The Travel Franchise

Start your own home-based travel agency
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Kaspa’s Desserts

Delicious desserts in a fun and exciting environment
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Chicken Cottage

The go-to quick service outlet for the world’s most flavoursome grilled and fried chicken and succulent...
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Amorino UK

Premium Italian ice cream made with all natural ingredients and churned in Italy for a truly authentic gelato...
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The Fruit and Veg Man

The Fruit and Veg Man operates as a community-focused supplier, offering both online and in-person services...
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activ Digital Marketing Franchise

activ Digital Marketing Franchise was established in 2008. It has been led by experienced and award-winning...
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