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Franchises: Standards

Commons · Question 87367 · Tabled 3 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 6 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Sarah Olney

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UK's franchising framework.

Answer

Answered by Blair McDougall, 6 Nov 2025

The self-regulation of franchising through the British Franchise Association has generally served the UK well, with the franchise sector contributing significantly to our economy.However, the government is not complacent and is concerned to maintain fairn...