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- Category: Benefits Of Memebership
- FranScape supports COVID impacted Franchisors
- 2021 Planning for the Year Ahead
- Fun Fest Franchisee Feature
- New recruits join one of the UK’s top franchise businesses
- One businesswoman proves business start-ups can still thrive despite COVID
- Jake from Tidy Green Clean reports a great first quarter…
- Elite Franchise December 2020
- Fantastic Services amongst the top 30 UK franchises climbing the 2021 Elite Franchise Top 100
- The Holiday Franchise Company Awarded 85th At The Top 100 Elite Franchises For 2021
- Lingotot are in the Elite Franchise Top 100 List for 2021!
- Why I invested in a Virtual Assistant Franchise
- Razzamataz support for SEND children and families
- The Holiday Franchise Company Return £10,500 To Franchisee as Part of Their Stance on Ethical Franchising.
- DNS Accountants Franchise welcomes not one but two new Franchisees this December
- HR Solutions – Hot Topic – Brexit – Right to Work
- Welcoming Kris Brown to Alchemy VA HQ
- Franchisee case study: Debbi Ledwith, Razzamataz Newbury
- Lingotot Hosts Their Biggest Ever Training Weekend!
- Hear from Fun Science, who were 9 this year!
- Business confidence in theatre arts franchise keeps growing
- The AFA Awards 2020 – Winners list and judges comments…
- Franchising influencer: meet the woman behind the theatre school
- Why are Customer Reviews Even More Important for Small Businesses?
- DNS Accountants Franchise welcomes Raman Boparai
- The Holiday Franchise Company have launched a new charity campaign to help raise money for ABTA LifeLine
- Aberdeen’s Tidy Green Clean team acquires Bin-Cleaned to Change the Face of Waste
- Elite Franchise November 2020
- Get Ahead VA expands into the capital with new franchisee for London
- Elite Franchise October 2020
- Franchisee case study: Asha Richardson, Razzamataz Penrith
- EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING A FRANCHISE
- Razzamataz business expansion through Covid
- TRUSTist at the What’s on 4 Kids Activities Awards
- Debutots Franchisee Acquires Another Territory
- Supporting the arts and their positive impact on communities
- How to build business relationships based on trust – Suzy Sanders, Alchemy VA
- The Holiday Franchise Team Has Expanded! They are happy to welcome Chris Storey, Training Executive and Jordan Luxton, Marketing Manager to their team.
- TRUSTist vs Feefo
- Limerick mum starts languages business to fulfil local demand and support home education
- Hear from Lingotot Franchisee Layla Riches about her franchise journey
- Education Franchise Celebrates National Awards Success
- A Franchise Business That Thrives in Times of Crisis
- National, regional and local business award acknowledgment for our members Alchemy VA
- Darwin Gray – Cardiff Lawyer One of the UK’s ‘10 Leading Franchise Lawyers’
- TRUSTist vs Trustpilot
- From furlough to franchise as Get Ahead VA welcomes new franchisee for Cheshire
- Find out what being a multiple franchise owner of a theatre school has been like during COVID
- Enter the new dragon – Our members Razzamataz have a former friend and bodyguard to Michael Jackson joining their head office team!
- Elite Franchise September 2020 updates
- 1st Year Birthday Celebrations for Driving Miss Daisy Didcot
- Driving Miss Daisy: Ian Davies – Our Ultra-Distance Rowing Hero
- Lockdown in Ipswich – how Driving Miss Daisy Franchise Owner Nigel Stead kept himself busy and his clients amused July 2020
- Our members BBX are promoting Sparetember – Last year they raised an amazing £45,000 for charity!
- BUYING INTO A FRANCHISE: TIPS FROM OUR FRANCHISEES IT’SEEZE FRANCHISE
- Hello from the Little Learners Franchise Team!
- Get Ahead VA welcomes new franchisee for the East Midlands
- Alchemy VA welcome an experienced Lancashire-based Virtual Assistant to help small business owners and entrepreneurs recover, rebuild, and thrive post-Covid.
- Virtual agency Get Ahead VA celebrates 10th anniversary
- AFFORDABILITY IS KEY AS PET SERVICES FRANCHISE AIMS TO DOUBLE IN SIZE
- RAZZAMATAZ THEATRE SCHOOL THROWS LIFELINE TO STRICKEN PERFORMING ARTS SECTOR
- Debutots AGM goes online with a bang!
- Fantastic Services wins in the prestigious Franchise Innovation Awards
- Everyone invited to European Day of Languages Online Festival
- DIY OR DESIGNER? HOW TO MAKE A WEBSITE CHOICE YOU WON’T REGRET
- Why are AFA members awesome? What does the AFA Seal of Approval stand for? How does our accreditation process work? If you have ever asked any of these questions, please read our new blog!
- Should Customer Reviews be Part of Your Post-Lockdown SEO Strategy? Our Partners TRUSTist share the latest developments!
- Q&A WITH SPOTON.NET’S FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, ALEX BROOK
- Our members Nationwide Cleaners receive glowing reviews!
- Our members Get Ahead VA reveal their 5 essential skills for franchisees!
- Fantastic Services launch their new franchise website. And it’s stunning!
- Dragons’ Den backed theatre school franchise responds to arts crises
- The Holiday Franchise Company Awarded ITT Recognition
- Northamptonshire businesswoman becomes regional finalist in The Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2020
- It’s official – the chocolate digestive is the most dunkable biscuit!
- Fantastic Services hitting the roof again: “We sold nine new areas in the past two months”
- Our members Tubz are keeping your business and customers safe, everyone’s top priority since COVID-19 broke out… A new opportunity for entrepreneurial individuals?
- A Boost for Your Franchise Business When It’s Needed The Most
- Lockdown leads to launch for virtual agency franchise Get Ahead VA
- Member Spotlight: Yes Appliance Rentals All the brands for a low weekly fee …
- Member Spotlight: Dor-2-Dor Every home has a letterbox …
- 42% Of HR Professionals Yearn For A Good Work-Life Balance
- Making A Difference In Your Local Community
- Member Spotlight: Dog First Aid Ltd Empowering canine professionals to save lives …
- Member Spotlight: Ovenu Oven cleaning and valeting experts …
- Member Spotlight: Senior Citizen Services Property maintenance for the elderly …
- Member Spotlight: EnviroGroup Kitchen and air duct hygiene …
- Member Spotlight: Nationwide Cleaners Domestic and commercial cleaning services …
- The Benefits Of Joining The Approved Franchise Association
- What Are The Benefits Of Joining The AFA?
- The Approved Franchise Association November Update
- Category: Blog
- Lingotot Schoolboy Achieves National Languages Success – hear how our members Lingotot supported him on this journey.
- August updates from Elite Franchise
- Fantastic Services is paying it forward by opening up their exclusive online training to all
- Alchemy VA – “I have poured my heart into writing a book which will help and inspire others” New book is set to empower aspiring virtual assistants
- Bounce back from lockdown our members Dream Clean Ovens share their story…
- THE HOLIDAY FRANCHISE COMPANY – BACKED BY THE HIGHEST RATED TRAVEL AGENT
- Get Ahead VA Berkshire and North Hampshire franchise celebrates its first year in business
- Fun Science – Adapting to Covid-19 as a children’s activity franchise
- Growth continues for Tidy Green Clean
- Franchise theatre school network continues to support talented youngsters with thousands of pounds worth of training
- Fantastic Services expands its business into new areas during a crisis
- What Your Franchise Should Know
- Top Tips For Starting A Business With A Friend
- The Reasons Why Franchisees Underperform
- My Top Five Tips for Successful AGM Planning
- Goal Setting And Vision Boards
- Why Franchise
- A Brief History Of Franchising
- Category: Exhibitions
- Category: Franchise Success
- Dor-2-Dor celebrates the opening of four new franchises to serve more businesses throughout the UK
- 8 Things To Consider Before Buying A Franchise Make sure you do your research …
- Making Your New Year’s Business Resolutions Now It’s time to start planning your 2018 strategy …
- Issues To Consider Before Signing A Franchise Agreement Remember, it’s a major commitment …
- Member Spotlight: Tots Play
- Free Advertising For AFA Members Worth up over £1,200 per year …
- The Proof is in the taste
- Category: Franchisee News
- 20 Years of Being AMAZING!
- Spaghetti Maths
- House Of Colour Celebrates Record Success
- Ovenu celebrates hat-trick of new franchisees
- Curves
- Clear Brew sign up their 41st Franchisee.
- Camberley oven valeting firm set for expansion as it celebrates 10th anniversary
- A Brokerplan Network Case Study
- 4 Brilliant Tools You Need In The Franchise Industry
- DOR-2-DOR Leaflet Distribution Launches 3 New Franchisees
- Clear Brew: Celebrating 10 Years In Business
- The EWiF Annual Conference 2016
- Clear Brew Annual Conference
- Franchise Spotlight
- Category: Franchisee Stories
- Hear from PetStay franchisee Catriona how she created a thriving business supporting her local economy and community
- Hear from PetStay franchisee Emma how she turned her passion into a business
- Hear from PetStay franchisee Isabelle how her dream came into reality
- Hear from PetStay franchisee Sophia how PetStay helped her create more work life balance
- Spoton.net Rob Davies franchisee case study
- Spoton.net Ann Naylor franchisee case study
- Spoton.net Nick Templeton franchisee case study
- Spoton.net John Wright franchisee case study
- House of Colour Tracey Marshall franchisee case study
- House of Colour Jane Dyson franchisee case study
- House of Colour Karina Leacock franchisee case study
- Spoton.net Phil Revill franchisee case study
- Spoton.net Garry Stewart franchisee case study
- Spoton.net Mark Burton franchisee case study
- Spoton.net Nic & Sarah Johnson franchisee case study
- Platinum Property Partners Alex Thompson franchisee case study
- Platinum Property Partners Kelly & Simon Merry franchisee case study
- Platinum Property Partners Harry & James Tucker franchisee case study
- Category: General
- A Note From Our CEO About COVID-19
- The AFA Appoints New Business Development Manager to Provide Enhanced Support to Members
- Dolly Char
- 1st May 2018 – An important date for VAT registered businesses
- 7 Top Tips That Lead To Interview Success For a job or a franchisor interview …
- Let’s Get Back To Basics: What Is A Franchise? It all started with a sewing machine …
- Risk Assessments And The Right Level Of Staff Training Health And Safety training for all …
- E-Learning For AFA Members And Franchisees A partnership with Induction Junction …
- Brexit And What It Could Mean For The Franchising Industry My first piece of advice? Don’t panic …
- Is Your Website Legally Compliant? In regard to privacy and cookies …
- Inspiring Millennials Into Franchising: Part 1 The capacity to achieve great things …
- EWiF: Changing The Face Of Franchising By encouraging more women …
- Introducing The Approved Franchise Association We have lots of plans for the future …
- 12 Top Tips To Help You Conduct Effective Interviews Part of the AFA Member E-learning Programme …
- Category: Legalities
- Category: News
- Where did 2019 go?! What a year!
- UK’s Best Franchisors Revealed, Based on Feedback From Thousands of Franchisees
- Fun Science is Eight!
- House Of Colour Set To Create 100 New Jobs
- A Low Cost, Children’s Education Opportunity For Science Lovers
- Get your teeth into this fabulous, foodie franchise!
- AFA Awards A Resounding Success!
- An interview with Business Live UK, Sponsor of the Outstanding Franchise Marketing Award
- An interview with Accentiá, Sponsor of the Franchise Network Contribution Award
- Why becoming GDPR compliant is important for franchise businesses
- An interview with BBX, Sponsor of the AFA Franchisor of the Year Award
- An interview with Daltons Business, Sponsor of the AFA Outstanding Young Franchisee Award
- An interview with Roden Associates, Sponsor of the AFA Best New Franchise Award
- Web Alliance – Your Partner Towards Success
- An interview with 4×4 Vehicle Hire, Sponsor of the Supplier of the Year Award
- An interview with TRUSTist®, Sponsor of the AFA Franchisee of the Year Award
- AFA Delivers Successful First Annual Conference
- BFA / NatWest Franchising Landscape Report 2018
- Announcing the Elite Franchise 2019 Top 100
- Statement from Claire Robinson, CEO of the Approved Franchise Association
- Sharing the Franchising Love at ‘The Business Show’ in London
- Accentia Announcement
- the Turtle Tots story
- Collaboration Beats Competition!
- Sing with your bump, baby or toddler in tow!
- Dog First Aid Franchise Ltd holds first AGM in Bath!
- The New AFA Website Is Live! Go take a look …
- The Rise And Rise Of Franchising In The UK
- The AFA serves Christmas lunch to the homeless
- Category: Our Members
- Meet our team… Jenna – Holiday Franchise Company
- Meet our team… Jo – Holiday Franchise Company
- Meet our team… Luke – Holiday Franchise Company
- Invest in a franchise that enables businesses to grow
- A hairdressing franchise that’s a cut above the rest!
- Step Into The Ring With This Fabulous Fitness Franchise
- Run Your Own Virtual Agency Providing Essential Business Services
- Make a positive difference with this children’s activities franchise
- Start your own website consultancy business
- Sparkle your way to success with this fantastic franchise opportunity
- Join a Multi-Award Winning, Innovative Initiative
- Network Your Way to Success with Introbiz
- Become Indispensable With This Flexible Franchise Opportunity
- The Business Show 2019
- Feast Your Eyes on This Fabulous Franchise!
- Dance Your Way to Success with Kicks
- The Ideal Franchise For 4×4 Enthusiasts
- Our newest Member The Holidays Franchise Company
- Treat yourself to a beauty franchise with Mooeys
- Would you like to run your own messy play business?
- Are you a yoga teacher or enthusiast? Looking to transform your passion into a successful business?
- Diddi dance franchise
- Q Cleaning Franchise
- Diamond Home Support Franchise
- Category: Our Partners
- 2020’s Top Legal Developments
- Reduce Financial Stress and Simplify Life with Roden Associates
- Increase engagement and turn your website visitors into customers with Melu
- An interview with The Office Genie, Sponsor of the Best Franchise Support Award
- Introducing The Office Genie
- Nationwide Cleaners Sponsors Teenager’s Peru Expedition
- Do you love animals and would like to run a business based around your passion?
- Lingotot
- Partner Spotlight: Presentations Unlimited Marketing services for franchises …
- Partner Spotlight: Outset Finance – Government start-up loans for franchisees …
- Partner Spotlight: CBS (Insurance) Ltd
- Member Spotlight: Gymboree Play And Music
- Member Spotlight: Westcountry Hygiene
- Running A Nationwide Cleaners Franchise From Spain It’s all about good communication …
- Partner Spotlight: Beresfords Chartered Accountants Fixed fees and a wealth of knowledge …
- Member Spotlight: Dating Options
- Category: Recruitment
- Category: Uncategorised
- Fun Science Resale Opportunity Available in Sunderland
- Fully Funded, Level 2 Qualifications For AFA Members! Delivered by distance learning …
- Announcing The Franchise Now Expo Sheffield Book your free ticket …
- Merry Christmas From The Approved Franchise Association Wishing you a prosperous New Year …
- Member Spotlight: Access4Lofts Could you be their next franchisee?
- Engineer To Clean Up In Lowestoft
- Nationwide Cleaners BIG Walkies
- Dolly Char Franchisee of the year 2014
