The British Franchise Association Articles

Franchising has historically been a proven model to increase the chances of success when going into business for yourself. We know failure rates are under five per cent and have been...

If this is your first encounter with franchising, don’t think it’s all about fast food and car dealerships. The franchise industry provides a fabulous growth mechanism for ambitious businesses and like-minded individuals....

You may think setting up a franchise is cheap and easy. This is far from the truth if it’s done properly, with many elements requiring attention before you become a franchisor. If...

Education. Support. Promotion. While the British Franchise Association is committed to these values, pivotal to the overarching aims of the association is to ensure franchising continues to grow - and to...

As the franchise industry evolves, many assume it’s beginning to become a young person’s game, attracting a range of diverse entrepreneurs with the promise of innovation and new direction. While it’s true...

Franchising is a word that’s often bandied about and can come in many different forms: film franchises, rail franchises and even license opportunities that disguise themselves as franchises. So what are...

If you’re considering franchising as a career option, then start the year right by attending a franchise exhibition. The British Franchise Association puts its name to numerous exhibitions in order to...

Sadly, there’s no such thing as a crystal ball when it comes to business ownership and launching any new business has its ups and downs. And franchising is no different. One...