HSBC is actively involved with the British Franchise Association (BFA) franchising events which occur throughout the year. Attending these events will further enhance your knowledge of franchising and will give you the opportunity to discuss franchising with key people in the industry, across many different business sectors.

The National Franchise Exhibition will take place at NEC, Birmingham on 7th and 8th October 2005. A wide range of franchisors will be exhibiting with a number of seminars also taking place during the two days for both prospective franchisees and franchisors – an excellent opportunity to talk to the key people in the industry and to learn more about franchising.

HSBC will also be exhibiting and you can talk to the specialised Franchise Unit first hand by visiting stand C30.

If you would like to receive complimentary tickets from HSBC (normally worth £13), please e–mail your name, address and the number of tickets required, quoting WEB05 to franchiseunit@hsbc.com

October 2005
3rd - 8th
National Franchise Week

7th - 8th
BFA National Franchise Exhibition
NEC, Birmingham

January 2006
27th - 28th
BFA British Franchise Exhibition
G-Mex, Manchester

March 2006
24th - 25th
BFA British & International Franchise Exhibition
Olympia, London

BFA Franchisor of the Year Awards
The prestigious BFA Franchisor of the Year Awards ceremony, co-sponsored by HSBC and Daily Express, took place on 26th May 2005 at The Savoy Hotel, London. The theme of the competition was 'Support for Success', designed to highlight how franchisors are delivering strength to their franchisee network through an ongoing programme of help and advice. The winners are:

BFA Franchisor of the Year Award – Joint winners
Kall Kwik
Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Clubs

Cathryn Hayes, HSBC's Head of Franchising, says:
'Kall Kwik's and Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs’ achievements underline the many benefits franchising has to offer for those seeking to start up in business. Franchisees have the advantage of joining a business network, which is not only tried and tested, but which offers guidance and support, as well as having a well-established brand name behind it.'

Special Judges Award
Autosmart International

HSBC Award for Enterprise
Printing.com

Daily Express Brand Builder Award
Monkey Music

BFA Franchisee of the Year Awards
The BFA Franchisee of the Year Awards, sponsored by HSBC and supported by the Daily Express, were held at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham on 7th October 2004. The theme was 'Beating the Competition - How Franchising Makes A Difference'.

Cathryn Hayes, HSBC's Head of Franchising, quotes, 'HSBC's sponsorship of these awards demonstrates our commitment to the franchising sector and we are pleased to recognise these successful franchisees, who are making such a valuable contribution to the UK's economy in terms of creating wealth and employment'.

Michael Roney from DriverHire, Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire won the British Franchise Association/HSBC Franchisee of the Year Award 2004 and £5,000 prize money.

Two runner-up prizes of £3,000 were awarded to Simon Stack of Snap-on Tools, York, and Jack Glen of McDonalds, Hamilton, Scotland.

The third place prize of £2,000 was awarded to Adam & Ruth Brenner of Prontaprint, Newcastle.