Quality Franchise Association (QFA)

Introduction to Quality Franchise Association (QFA)

Quality Franchise Association is a not-for-profit, trade association that assists both franchise businesses & individuals that are interested in franchising to start their own business. Supporting franchisors & promoting franchising for all is at the heart of everything we do at the Quality Franchise Association (QFA).

Quality Franchise Association is a not for profit, trade association that assists both franchise businesses & individuals that are interested in franchising to start their own business. Supporting Franchisors & promoting franchising for all is at the heart of everything we do at the Quality Franchise Association ( QFA )

Why we're working with Rest Less

Franchising is a fantastic way to get into business for yourself but not by yourself. Franchising enables aspiring entrepreneurs to run a business under the brand name of a proven business. For years, Rest Less have helped millions of people find jobs, get into business, and offer support in many aspects of entrepreneurship. Hand in hand we feel that by working with Rest Less, we’ll help to bring the best of franchising to Rest Less’ digital community and not only help franchising grow – but also help many people discover the benefits of entrepreneurship through franchising.

Introduction to franchising in the UK

Franchising in the UK is not regulated by the government & membership of a non regulatory franchise association is voluntary for UK Franchisors. Many Franchisors seek membership of a franchise association so they can increase their knowledge of franchising & share best practice.

QFA - Franchise opportunities

What is a franchise?

A franchise is a way to sell goods or services through collaboration of two financially & legally separate parties known as the Franchisor & Franchisee. The Franchisor is the party that created the business including the intellectual property, method & systems to trade. This knowledge is then transferred to the Franchisee through providing documentation, training & ongoing support to the Franchisee for the period of the agreement between the two parties. The Franchisor grants the rights to the Franchisee to use it’s intellectual property, method of business & this usually involves the Franchisee paying a fee, often called a franchise initial fee & ongoing fee’s for support & ongoing business & brand development by the Franchisor.

Code of conduct

Quality Franchise Association Board of Directors, members, & our brand ambassadors work together to promote ethical franchising. As part of this commitment, all our Franchisor members agree to follow the QFA Code of Conduct. You can read more about our Code of Conduct for franchisors and franchisees, here.

Selected franchise opportunities

Awards and Partnerships

Quality Franchise Association sponsors the Virtual Franchising Awards.

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