Pip Wilkins

Chief Executive of the British Franchise Association

Pip Wilkins is the Chief Executive of the British Franchise Association (BFA), bringing over 25 years of dedicated experience in the franchising sector. Having progressed through various roles within the BFA, Pip has gained a comprehensive understanding of the broader franchise industry, earning widespread respect for her deep expertise and unwavering commitment. She lives in Devon and is an avid Chelsea FC fan.

More From Pip Wilkins

Franchises

Redundancy looming? Meet two people who say they have no regrets

Redundancy can open the door to business ownership through franchising.

Franchises

Nobody Told Us About Franchising – and That’s Costing a Generation

Why franchising could offer young people safer routes into entrepreneurship.

Franchise Profile

When two heads are better than one – why going into business together could be the best move you’ve ever made

Couples and friends weigh rewards and risks of co-founding businesses

Franchises

The business model helping women succeed

Women in franchising doubles as flexibility and support drive growth

Franchises

Family Tragedy to Franchise Success

How BFA (British Franchise Association) member Kate Ball, built a successful family business following the sudden death of her younger brother

Franchises

Take Your Business Further, Faster

Franchise award winners show the way

Franchises

Why Franchising Beats Going it Alone

Struggling to start a business alone? There is another way - franchising. Many people choose the franchise route because it's usually faster, less risky, and less lonely than setting up independently.