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British Franchise Association
FEBRUARY 2009
bfa holds annual general meeting
THE HYATT Regency in Birmingham played host
to the 2008 bfa Annual General Meeting and
Chairman’s Dinner in December.
Led by bfa chairman Mike Goddard of Belvoir
Lettings, the subject of the AGM was not just a
look at the previous year, but also the efforts of
the board, which has supported and welcomed
Mr Goddard in his rst year as chairman.
Brian Smart, director general of the bfa,
reported on the bfa’s performance over 2008
and what was to come in 2009. The next annual
conference on 18-19 June 2009 was announced,
along with new initiatives to support members
The new board of the bfa
in today’s economic climate, and re-launch of the
Proud to Franchise initiative complete with an provided a summary of his own thoughts from by the achievements to date and the secure
updated logo. the past work of the bfa and what lay ahead for position that the bfa had ensured through
Sir Bernard Ingham, the president of the bfa, the coming years. He said he was encouraged prudent leadership and strong management;
providing a foundation for upcoming
Continuing board members
developments and possible challenges.
Mike Goddard - Belvoir Lettings Pam Bader OBE - Molly Maid UK Michael Eyre reported on the Association’s
Michael Eyre - Blazes Fireplaces Rory Waterer - Urban Planters nancial performance and subsequently strong
Brian Lewis - Cash Generator Dan Archer - Xpress Legal Services position, before John Pratt, the bfa’s legal advisor,
Melvin Lusty - Chemex International announced the new appointments to the bfa
Clive Houlston - Mr Electric Elected affi liate member: board of directors and regional chair posts.
Ian Bradley - Riverford Organic Vegetables Brian Duckett - Howarth Franchising The annual general meeting was followed
Andy Moss - Select Appointments by the bfa Chairman’s Dinner, where Mike
Elected regional chairs: Goddard presented a cheque for £6,399 to
Re-elected board member: London - Andy Pitt - McDonalds the Back-up Trust. Nominated by the chairman,
David Corbett - Signs Express Midlands - Mike Noad - Interlink Express the money was raised through the bfa’s
Northern - Craig Henthorn - Metro Rod Annual Chairman’s Charity Golf Day, held
Newly elected board members: South West - Kelly Chambers - Dream Doors in September 2008. The sum was increased
Caroline Joyce - Kall Kwik on the night by a further £1,000 from an
anonymous donor.
‘Proud to Franchise’ scheme relaunch
THE BFA’S ‘Proud to Franchise’ initiative has The new Proud to Franchise logo still carries the updated brand will now be promoted and
re-launched with an updated look, bringing new a number of the characteristics of the old brand, relied upon in new marketing initiatives and press
bene ts to the franchising market. maintaining recognition with the work already activity aimed at the consumer market. With a
Launched in 2007, Proud to Franchise was done. However, the new brand is applicable to new website in the rst half of 2009 and focused
designed to provide a branded initiative, which would a wider variety of audiences and is therefore work from the bfa’s press function, it is expected
give both franchisees and franchisors a platform and able to be more widely utilised across the bfa to raise the pro le of franchise businesses to
the tools to highlight the bene t to consumers of membership. potential customers, outside of the franchise
buying goods and services from a franchise. First revealed at the AGM on 11 December, community.
the bfa Franchisor of the Year Awards
SPONSORED BY Express Newspapers and HSBC Bank, the bfa Franchisor of wider community and prospective franchisees.
the Year Awards seeks out excellence in franchising from across the UK. “For those that reach the nalist stages, especially the winners, the ability to
This year, the subject of focus is “Today’s Foundations for Tomorrow’s Success”; promote your brand as a top franchise to potential franchisees is extensive. With
looking at businesses that are working to secure a successful future for their emphasis on securing success of the business for the future, the result of these
entire network through tougher economic climates. awards will be of particular interest for potential franchisees. The bfa and our
Brian Smart, director general of the bfa, said: “These awards recognise and expert judges very much look forward to seeing the various entries.”
celebrate the best of franchising in the UK. They prove an incredibly valuable The entry form can be downloaded from the bfa website. The closing date for
platform for quality franchisors, big and small, to showcase their business to the entries is Monday 16 March.
February 2009
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