Catriona Berry appointed Operations Manager at the British Franchise Association
The British Franchise Association is very pleased to announce the appointment of Catriona Berry QFP as Operations Manager, reporting directly to Chief Operating Officer (COO), Emily Price. Catriona has worked in franchising for over 25 years, holding a variety of differing positions with major operators in the industry. She spent time as a franchisee and […]
Watch: BBC South Today report on franchising, featuring bfa CEO Pip Wilkins
Three weeks ago, the British Franchise Association (bfa) launched the 2018 bfa NatWest Franchise Survey. The findings were incredibly positive, and from that there has been significant external exposure on the franchising sector at large, with a mixture of interviews with bfa CEO Pip Wilkins and case studies from franchisees with inspiring stories. Part of […]
2018 bfa NatWest Franchise Survey is Out
The 2018 bfa NatWest Franchise Survey is out, and the results are excellent. More people are employed in franchising than ever, in a sector that continues to grow. Also positive trends see multi-unit ownership on the up, and record rises in female and under 30 franchisees. bfa CEO Pip Wilkins stated of the findings: “Thanks […]
New Board announced at the bfa Annual General Meeting
The British Franchise Association (bfa), is pleased to announce the new Board for the association, effective immediately. John Spencer, Group Chairman at NIC Group Services, has taken over as Chairman of the bfa from Trevor Brocklebank of Home Instead Senior Care. John, who has been with NIC for over 40 years, has a wealth of […]
Statement from the British Franchise Association
In recent weeks, an association has set up in the UK marketplace claiming to be a not-for-profit, self-regulatory franchise association.
A Powerful Day at Empowering Women In Business
The British Franchise Association (bfa) are proud to have seen another successful Empowering Women In Business conference come and go. Held this year at the Nottingham Belfry on November 15th, it was day filled with powerful stories, raw honesty, and mighty women. This year marked the first time the event was open to women beyond […]
Empowering Women In Business
The British Franchise Association (bfa) are excited to announce the return of Empowering Women In Business (EWIB), an occasion solely for women, being held at the Nottingham Belfry on November 15th, partnered by NatWest. Previously known as Women in Franchising, it has been reinvented to include women from all walks of business life. With women-led […]
Interview with Daryl Perkins of Card Connection, Nottingham
It’s now almost two years since I joined Card Connection as a franchisee. Starting up was a big step…
