PC PAL and The British Franchise Association (BFA)


PC PAL is an Associate Member of The British Franchise
Association (BFA)
Our full entry on the BFA website can be viewed here.

The British Franchise Association (BFA) is the voluntary self-regulating governing body for franchising. All of its members have chosen to be vetted against a strict code of business practice – we endeavour to be good franchisors that can deliver the success that you want.

In joining the British Franchise Association members commit themselves to comply with the terms of the following policies and procedures as published by the Association:

  • The Code of Ethical Conduct
  • The Disciplinary Procedure
  • The Complaints Procedure
  • The Appeals Procedure

The following are the principles that are applied to franchisors applying for membership, and which underpin the accreditation process before membership is granted. As part of their application, franchisors are expected to demonstrate how they meet these standards, and provide evidence of same where appropriate.

  1. Viable: The business to be franchised must be viable. Evidence will show that the product or service is saleable, and at a level of profit that will sustain a franchised network.
  2. Transferable: There is a means for the transfer of the know-how to a new operator at arm’s length, essential if the business is to be franchised.
  3. Ethical: The franchise is structured and operated in accordance with the ethical principles set out in the European Code of Ethics for Franchising, which covers matters of advertising, recruiting, selecting, and dealing with franchisees. The applicant’s franchise agreement is formally assessed.
  4. Disclosed: All information on the business that is material to the franchise proposition and contract is disclosed without ambiguity to prospective franchisees.

For more information please visit The BFA Website

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