Trusted daily by 50,000+ franchisees and franchisors worldwide
The Standard forFranchise Compliance
FRA is the independent regulatory authority protecting franchisors, franchisees, and investors through forensic compliance verification, transparency enforcement, and data-driven accountability.
Not a membership club — a compliance authority
Data-driven, not vote-driven assessments
Protecting both franchisors and franchisees
Coverage
United Kingdom
United States
Canada
European Union
Middle East
0–100
Health Score Range
3
Accreditation Tiers
6
Core Divisions
£2k–£50k
Audit Fee Range
Core Divisions
Six Pillars of Franchise Accountability
FRA operates through six interconnected divisions, each designed to enforce transparency, verify compliance, and protect all stakeholders in franchising.
WHY FRANot a Trade Association.
Not a Trade Association.
A Regulatory Authority.
FRA fundamentally differs from existing bodies like BFA or QFA. We verify. We enforce. We protect.
Feature
FRA
Others
Independent compliance verification
Data-driven risk scoring (0–100)
Red flag detection system
Mandatory financial transparency
Franchisee profitability validation
Protects BOTH franchisors and franchisees
Membership fee-driven
Self-reported compliance
"Franchising without FRA = high risk"