The Children's Activities Association (CAA) members celebrate World Franchise Day

Anne Marie Martin, CEO of the CAA and Owner and Franchisor of diddi dance

Following the launch of World Franchise Day in 2025, the BFA was proud to once again bring the UK franchising community together to celebrate alongside the wider global franchising sector on 10th June 2026.

Established by the World Franchise Council, World Franchise Day recognises the people, businesses and communities that make franchising such an important part of economies around the world.

Franchising empowers local entrepreneurs to thrive while benefiting from the support of an established system. Working tirelessly to drive economic growth and create job opportunities in their communities, franchisees embody the true spirit of entrepreneurship, using innovation, dedication, and hard work to succeed.

What sets franchising apart is its unique model, allowing entrepreneurs to be in business for themselves, but not by themselves, with access to mentorship, training, and operational support that sets them up for success.

Many of our CAA members are franchises, and it was fabulous to see the lengths they went to, to celebrate franchising in the children’s activities sector.