John Attridge, Founder & CEO, tells us why he made the decision to join the AFA and how he feels sponsoring the AFA Awards will benefit his business.
Continue reading “An interview with BBX, Sponsor of the AFA Franchisor of the Year Award”
Nick Stroffolino, Senior Commercial Manager, explains how Daltons Business works with the AFA and why they made the decision to sponsor an Award
Continue reading “An interview with Daltons Business, Sponsor of the AFA Outstanding Young Franchisee Award”
Are you a marketing professional who’s looking to transfer your skills and run your own website consultancy business?
Continue reading “Start your own website consultancy business”
Continue reading “An interview with Roden Associates, Sponsor of the AFA Best New Franchise Award”
Are you seeking affordable and effective software solutions for your business? Perhaps you need a bespoke CRM database system, designed to face your business’s specific challenges, tweaks to your existing website, or even a brand new website built from scratch.
Continue reading “Web Alliance – Your Partner Towards Success”
Continue reading “An interview with 4×4 Vehicle Hire, Sponsor of the Supplier of the Year Award”
Continue reading “An interview with TRUSTist®, Sponsor of the AFA Franchisee of the Year Award”
Most houses have an oven and, when it comes to household tasks, oven cleaning has to be one of the most disliked, dreaded and time-consuming. Having to get your hands dirty and use chemicals or elbow grease to shift burnt-on food is something that most people would rather put off for as long as they can. However, as most of us use our ovens regularly, this is a task that needs to be done regularly and can’t be permanently avoided!
Continue reading “Sparkle your way to success with this fantastic franchise opportunity”
For people with learning disabilities, post education life can often be difficult. It can be challenging to find activities to facilitate the lifestyle that these young adults need and desire.
If you’d love to own a franchise that enables you to give back to your local community and make a huge, positive impact on people’s lives, The Inclusion Project could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Continue reading “Join a Multi-Award Winning, Innovative Initiative”
Business networking is rapidly increasing in popularity, as more and more entrepreneurs and business professionals realise it’s about so much more than just gaining referrals. Regular, face-to-face networking helps people to raise their local profile, acquire more clients and, ultimately, increase profits.
Continue reading “Network Your Way to Success with Introbiz”
Are you looking for a management franchise that allows you complete flexibility to respond to your customers’ requirements? Would you like to be able to provide a range of domestic and commercial services, such as cleaning, gardening, landscaping, removals and pest control, backed by an industry-leading brand and all the support you need?
Continue reading “Become Indispensable With This Flexible Franchise Opportunity”
With over 25,000 business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees accumulating at the ExCel Centre in London on the 15th and 16th May 2019, the Business Show was an unprecedented success.
The way we dine out has significantly evolved over the last decade, with cafés, restaurants and street food stalls opening up on every corner.
Continue reading “Feast Your Eyes on This Fabulous Franchise!”
Calling all Dance Enthusiasts! This could be the franchise you’re searching for!
There has never been a greater interest in dance than right now. The popularity of celebrity dance competitions, the high profile of dancers winning televised talent competitions and the increased focus on keeping fit, especially amongst children, all help to promote the profile of dance.
Business experts and coaches always tell you that you have more chance of succeeding in a new business if it is based on your passion. However, if you happen to be a 4×4 vehicle enthusiast, the options are pretty limited and inevitably require substantially more cash to get started. Plus, you’ll need a fleet of vehicles, a team of staff, numerous offices and a huge advertising budget to match.
As many of you will know, the AFA is currently experiencing phenomenal growth, as more and more business owners turn to us for accreditation and guidance to help their businesses grow via franchising.
With this in mind, we are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Business Development Manager, Sarah Canny. With a background in sales and customer services, Sarah has a BSc Hons in Psychology and is widely travelled, having lived in both Australia and China.
Have you always wanted to work in the travel industry but worry you don’t have the professional experience of this exciting industry.
Continue reading “Our newest Member The Holidays Franchise Company”
Do you dream of running your own beauty salon and could do with the support and backing of a well-established brand?
Continue reading “Treat yourself to a beauty franchise with Mooeys”
I’m writing this blog shortly after returning from our first, Annual, AFA Conference, which took place on Thursday 28th March at the Jury’s Inn in Oxford. I have to admit I’m still buzzing from it, as it really was fantastic, and the feedback we’ve already received from attendees suggests they agree!
Continue reading “AFA Delivers Successful First Annual Conference”
This week, our spotlight blog is about an AFA member called Mess Around, which organises sessions and parties across the UK that provide children with the opportunity to get messy and explore new, sensory activities. With lots of activities to explore, including their famous, painting wall, little ones can squelch, pour, mix and get messy to their hearts’ content.
Continue reading “Would you like to run your own messy play business?”
The AFA provides the Franchise Industry within the United Kingdom with a voluntary, self-regulatory body; serving its members, potential new franchisees and the industry as a whole.
Our Values & Principles ensure our organisation remains focused and driven to our collective objectives, surrounding the growth, development and awareness of the Franchise Industry within the United Kingdom.
Whether you are seeking a franchise opportunity or are an existing franchisor, the AFA provides you with guidance, support and straightforward advice.
We are committed to supporting the collective franchising community and ultimately contributing to the development of the UK franchising industry.
