The BFA

'Best in Franchising 2025,' Proudly sponsored by HSBC UK, this campaign celebrates the very best in UK franchising. Dive into exclusive stories and gain insights into the franchising world. Every participant featured here is a finalist in the prestigious BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2025 —a true showcase of excellence across the industry

Ahead of #WorldFranchiseDay tomorrow, hear from members of the BFA Board as they share what franchising means to them. Join us tomorrow as we celebrate the people, businesses and communities that make franchising such a success across the UK. We've created a social media toolkit to help our franchising community get involved, share their stories and support #WorldFranchiseDay. Download the toolkit: https://ow.ly/R9PK50Z9oxu We're looking forward to seeing how our members and the wider franchising community celebrate tomorrow. Ruth Brown QFP, Angie Coates, Rachel Brooks QFP, Ken Deary FCCA, QFP. #theBFA #CelebrateFranchising #UKFranchising

What does franchising mean to you? When franchisors were asked this question, the responses highlighted the values that sit at the heart of franchising: support, collaboration, community, opportunity, accountability, growth and connection. These aren't just words. They represent the relationships, shared knowledge and collective ambition that help franchise networks thrive. This #WorldFranchiseDay, hear directly from franchisors across the UK as they share, in one word, what franchising means to them. Visit our World Franchise Day hub to see how the UK franchising community is coming together to celebrate: https://ow.ly/BlK150Z9P6Y Stay tuned throughout the day as we share stories, videos, and celebrations from across the UK franchising community. NIC Local, Little Learners Franchise Limited, The Alternative Board (UK), Walfinch, MOLLY MAID, Extra Help - A Helping Hand, Zambrero UK, SmartPA, CareYourWay, diddi dance, Nurses UK Franchising, Mathnasium UK... The Franchise Consultant, PartnerWise Franchise,. #theBFA #CelebrateFranchising #UKFranchising

It's #WorldFranchiseDay. In this second Board video, hear from more members of the BFA Board as they share what franchising means to them. Their reflections highlight the power of community, the value of support networks and the impact franchising has on people and businesses across the UK. Stay tuned throughout the day as we share stories, videos and celebrations from across the UK franchising community. https://ow.ly/ZEHF50Z9MjM Caroline Gowing, Natalia Shvarts QFP, Ben Brookes, Pip Wilkins QFP, Catharine Chalton,. #theBFA #CelebrateFranchising #UKFranchising

Franchising is built on collaboration. Alongside franchisors and franchisees, there is a wider network of supporters helping the sector thrive. From finance providers and advisors to media partners, suppliers, and industry organisations, each plays an important role in supporting growth, sharing expertise and creating opportunities. This #WorldFranchiseDay, hear directly from some of the organisations that proudly support UK franchising and why the sector matters to them. Their reflections highlight the strength of the franchise model, the power of local business ownership and the impact franchising continues to have on communities across the UK. Visit our World Franchise Day hub to see how the UK franchising community is coming together to celebrate: https://ow.ly/pl8z50Z9PFB Stay tuned throughout the day as we share stories, videos, and celebrations from across the UK franchising community. HSBC, Constant Contact, Elite Franchise, McDonald's, Morton Michel Insurance, Platinum Wave Franchising, Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF), BusinessesForSale.com, The Franchising Centre, The Franchise Exhibitions,. #theBFA #CelebrateFranchising #UKFranchising

What has franchising given you? Among the words shared by franchisees across the UK, one stood out more than any other: confidence. Franchising gives people the confidence to take the next step, start a business, develop new skills, and grow with the support of an established network around them. This #WorldFranchiseDay, hear directly from franchisees as they share, in one word, what franchising has given them. Stay tuned throughout the day as we continue to share stories and celebrations from across the UK franchising community. https://ow.ly/ZnOp50Z9MPh Rise.Life, Guinot UK & Ireland, EweMove Sales and Lettings, Nurses UK Franchising #theBFA #CelebrateFranchising #UKFranchising