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British Franchise Association (BFA)
The British Franchise Association (BFA) is the UK’s sole voluntary self-regulatory body for the franchise industry, responsible for promoting ethical franchising practices and setting high industry standards. Established in 1977, the BFA provides resources, advice, and accreditation to its members, which include franchisors, franchisees, and specialist advisors and suppliers.
Code of Ethics
As a standards-based organization, the BFA requires all members to abide by its Code of Ethical Conduct, which is based on the European Code of Ethics for Franchising. The code sets ethical requirements for both franchisors and franchisees to ensure fair and transparent dealings.
For franchisors, this includes:
Providing prospective franchisees with comprehensive business information.
Having a proven, successful business concept.
Providing initial training and ongoing support.
Protecting the network’s reputation and brand.
For franchisees, the code requires them to:
Work loyally to develop and grow the franchise business.
Adhere to non-disclosure agreements.
Maintain the brand’s identity and reputation.
Membership and accreditation
The BFA offers different membership tiers based on a franchise’s stage of development. Potential franchisor members must pass a rigorous accreditation process that assesses the business’s viability, transferability, ethical standards, and disclosure.
Provisional Listing: For companies in the early stages of franchising, such as the pilot phase, that have committed to developing their business according to BFA standards.
Associate Member: For franchises with at least one franchisee operating for 12 months that are actively building their network.
Full Member: For established, mature franchised organizations with extensive experience.
Franchisee Member: Franchisees of BFA-accredited franchisors can join for free to access additional support, networking, and benefits.
Benefits of membership
Joining the BFA provides members with several advantages:
Credibility: Affiliation signals to potential franchisees and external stakeholders that a business is legitimate and ethical, enhancing its reputation.
Education and Training: The BFA provides a wealth of educational resources, events, and training programs, including the Qualified Franchise Professional (QFP) qualification.
Networking: Members can connect with industry experts, fellow franchisees, and potential business partners through events, exhibitions, and forums.
Support and Advice: Members can access a dedicated BFA support team, as well as a dispute resolution service for any issues.
Marketing and Promotion: The BFA offers promotional opportunities through its website, magazine, social media, and national campaigns.
Industry Influence: The association works with government and other bodies to advocate for the UK franchise sector, influencing standards and policy.
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Did you know that
Companies which spend fortunes on business Electricity are those companies which need to make use of Electricity as a resource. If you own a takeaway shop or work in a warehouse or factory shop, then the chances are incredibly high that you make use of way too much business gas than is necessary.
Our agreements allow us to negotiate on the client’s behalf with UK Electricity suppliers, to ensure that they are paying a competitive rate for their Electricity supply. We monitor the Electricity market for the clients, allowing the client to focus on their business and what you do best.
The wholesale Electricity market has become increasingly volatile over the last years. Accordingly, securing your organisation’s’ electricity contract can have significant cost benefits over the contractual term.
At Energy4 we review the market daily to purchase Electricity for our clients when the prices are at a lower rate. Our access to all Electricity Suppliers means we buy at live prices and offer you the best rate possible on the market.
We have highly qualified business advisors on standby to deal with your every question and query. We will not let you down and promise to provide you with only the best service guaranteed.
Energy4 can do all the work for you by doing all the intensive research while you sit back and ask us for our trouble-free quote. We want nothing in return except for the knowledge that you are saving money.
Energy4 are not only able to make you aware of savings, but we can help you save time and money by providing you with a trouble-free quotation.
Do you know who the Big 6 are?
- Scottish Power
- E.on (also known as Powergen)
- EDF (incorporating London Energy, SWEB and Seeboard)
- Npower (also known as RWE)
- British Gas (Incorporating Scottish Gas, Electricity for Business, Bizzenergy, Enron and Electricity Direct)
- Scottish & Southern (also know as SSE, incorporating Southern Electric, Scottish Hydro Electric, SWALEC, Atlantic Electric & Gas.)
The following information will help you contact the right organisation in the event of a power cut in your area:
| Area Company | Emergency No | General Enquiries No |
|---|---|---|
| North Scotland Scottish & Southern Energy | 0800 300 999 | 0845 071 3954 |
| South Scotland Scottish Power | 0845 272 7999 | 0845 273 4444 |
| North East England Northern Powergrid | 0800 668 877 | 0845 070 7172 |
| North West Electricity North West Ltd | 0800 195 4141 | 0800 048 1820 |
| Yorkshire Northern Powergrid | 0800 375 675 | 0800 0113332 |
| East Midlands Western Power Distribution | 0800 056 8090 | 0800 096 3080 |
| West Midlands Western Power Distribution | 0800 328 1111 | 0800 096 3080 |
| Eastern England UK Power Networks | 0800 783 8838 | 0845 601 4516 |
| South Wales Western Power Distribution | 0800 052 0400 | 0845 601 3341 |
| Southern England Scottish & Southern Energy | 0800 072 7282 | 0845 071 3953 |
| London UK Power Networks | 0800 028 0247 | 0845 601 4516 |
| South East England UK Power Networks | 0800 783 8866 | 0845 601 4516 |
| North Wales Merseyside and Cheshire Scottish Power | 0845 272 2424 | 0845 273 4444 |