Sports Xtra franchise MD chairs BFA regional forum

Sports Xtra is proud to announce that Managing Director Rob Oyston is Chairing the South West Forum of the British Franchise Association (bfa).

The bfa was formed in 1977 to assess and accredit Franchise companies to enable potential franchisees to – as the bfa website puts it – “recognise the good franchises and the not-so-good, as well as to help businesses involved in franchising to secure their own position amongst the good.”

To become a member of the bfa, franchises must meet strict criteria which demonstrates that the business is viable with a level of profit to sustain a franchised network, that it is transferrable, that the organisation is ethical and that all information is fully disclosed to potential franchisees.

Rob Oyston, Managing Director, Sports Xtra said, “Having been a member of the bfa for four years, I am very proud to be chairing the South West Forum and helping to promote the bfa best practices to other franchise networks across the UK. From Franchising Sports Xtra and supporting our own Franchise partners, I know how important it is that a saleable business model is promoted and that ethical practices are followed.”

Pip Wilkins, Head of Operations, bfa said, “Our Forum Chairs guide discussions and facilitate knowledge-sharing, and Rob has done a great job for the South West. As a passionate supporter of ethical practice, we’re grateful to Rob for giving his time and dedication to the forum and ensuring that all parties can benefit from the advice on offer.”