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British Franchise Association
NEWS
Looking for an
Applications are invited for three awards – the bfa
& HSBC Franchisor of the Year Award supported
by Express Newspapers, the HSBC Franchisee
award winner?
Support Award and the Express Newspapers
Brand Builder of the Year Award.
Cathryn Hayes, head of franchising of HSBC,
The search is on for the UK’s top franchise by
said: “As we move into recovery, now is the time
for businesses to ensure they are well placed to
the British Franchise Association
survive and thrive. The HSBC Franchisee Support
Award celebrates the franchisors that have put
solid structures in place to ensure their franchisees
have the best possible chance of success.”
Geraldine Haenow, advertising group head of
Express Newspapers, said: “Building a successful
brand requires many skills yet for franchisors
it’s just one of the jobs they have to fulfi l. We’re
looking to recognise franchisors who have found
innovative and effective routes to building and
increasing the strength of their brand.”
Brian Smart, director general of the bfa, said:
“The bfa & HSBC Franchisor of the Year Award,
open to full members of the bfa, provides
the platform for businesses to truly shine
and demonstrate they are leading the way in
franchising best practice. These awards are the
industry’s most recognised and powerful stage
to celebrate excellence and inspire the next
generation of franchisors and franchisees.”
A
S THE UK MOVES from recession to demonstrate how they have risen to the challenge
recovery, the franchisors that innovated, of managing, securing and growing a franchise
The deadline for entries is
excelled and thrived under economic network in a recession.
31 March 2010 and national
pressure are being sought to enter the leading industry For the award winners, the accolade not only
fi nalists will be invited for an
awards for franchising. The bfa & HSBC Franchisor crowns them best in the industry for customers,
interview with the judging panel
of the Year Awards 2010, supported by Express suppliers and potential franchisees alike to see, but
on 29 or 30 April. Winners will
Newspapers, is inviting inspiring stories of achievement also provides a welcome opportunity to motivate
be announced at a gala dinner
and outstanding examples of excellence from staff and franchisees recognising their hard work.
on 2 June 2010.
franchisors that have beaten the odds in the last year. The 2009 Gold Winners Countrywide Ground
Now in their second decade, the awards Maintenance said: “It is a magnifi cent honour to
For more information on the
recognise and celebrate the best in ethical win the bfa Franchisor of the Year Award. It is also
franchising. The year 2010 is set to be more testament to the hard work and dedication of the
awards go to www.thebfa.org
interesting than ever as competing franchisors head offi ce support staff and franchisees.”
BFA KEY DATES FOR 2010
●
The British & International Franchise Exhibition, Olympia, London, 19 & 20 March 2010
●
The British Franchise Exhibition, Manchester Central, Manchester, 11 & 12 June 2010
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The National Franchise Exhibition, NEC, Birmingham, 1 & 2 October 2010
Monthly seminars for potential franchisees and franchisors
The bfa continues to provide monthly educational seminars across the UK to help people
looking to join a franchise, or those looking to franchise their business. These seminars provide
independent and objective advice, building a platform for you to make the right decision.
For more details on these events, call the bfa on: 01865 379 892 or visit the bfa website at:
www.thebfa.org
www.businessfranchise.com April 2010
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