BRITISH FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION NEWS
The UK’s voluntary self-regulating governing body for franchising bfa Companionship awards
Members meet for Annual General Meeting
Delegates from all over the UK assembled in Birmingham recently for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bfa. Director General, Brian Smart started
Chairman’s dinner
celebrates franchisee success
A recent Chairman’s dinner brought together more than 100 guests from around the franchise sector.
At the glitzy black-tie event the bfa chairman, Michael Eyre, also announced the four recipients of the prestigious bfa Companionship awards. The awards recognise the people that have made a signifi cant contribution to the franchise industry and the bfa. The winners included Melvin Lusty from Chemex, David Corbett from Signs Express, Penny Hopkinson from Manual Writers and Gordon Patterson from FDS.
proceedings by outlining the signifi cant progress made by the bfa throughout the past year. This was followed with a presentation from the Chairman of the Board, Michael Eyre, who went through the challenges the bfa faces this year.
Key issues highlighted by Michael Eyre included, the introduction and facilitation of franchisee membership. Also discussed was last year’s bfa Parliament event, which led the bfa’s continued aim to build further relationships with MPs, creating more awareness of the franchise industry and its
Charity
thrilled at bfa contribution
The bfa has helped raise £6,000 for the charity PAWS (Parents Autism Workshop and Support). PAWS was set up in 2010 by Dogs for the Disabled in response to unprecedented interest in the charity’s autism assistance dog programme, which places trained
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Self-motivated, with client-facing experience, you will be able to prioritise effectively, building strong rapport with a variety of people at all levels. Knowledge of the franchise sector is desirable but not essential. Full driving licence required.
Key responsibilities will include: • Planning and executing a client relationship management programme
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• Managing prospective member journey from initial interest to sign-up
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workings. Another key subject raised was member communications, allowing members to see the full extent of what is being done on their behalf.
The AGM was also a chance for Melvin
Lusty, former chairman of the bfa, to announce the new board and a special resolution was put forward to the AGM which increased franchisee numbers on the board from two to three. This resolution was passed with overwhelming support from the AGM. Sir Bernard Ingham, president of the bfa, closed the AGM with a discussion on the key challenges facing the bfa, stressing the importance of deliberations, the attention to the aims and ideals of the association, and placing importance on the relationship between the bfa
assistance dogs into the families of children with autism. Chairman of the bfa, Michael Eyre chose to donate money to PAWS, having seen their work fi rsthand and the way in which the life of a family affected by autism can be improved by the addition of a well-trained dog, able to support an autistic child. Richard Holden from Lloyds TSB helped
present the cheque along with Michael Eyre in recognition of Lloyds TSB’s generous sponsorship of the Chairman’s Charity Day, which helped to raise the donation.
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