Are you a sandwich Soloist?

Independent sandwich bars make up an important section of the UK market and, in recognition of this, the British Sandwich Association has launched a new membership category specifically to support you.

In addition to giving your business recognition, membership also provides you with a range of direct benefits:

• Soloist window sticker and membership certificate to display in your shop(s);
• A year’s subscription to International Sandwich & Snack News and its annual directory(worth £55);
• A name and address entry on the BSA’s consumer web site at www.sandwichesonline.org.uk
• Access to free telephone advice from the BSA on issues relating to your business, including food safety, VAT and business management issues;
• Free access to the BSA’s Legal Helpline covering all aspects of business law, including employment legislation;
• Up-dates from time-to-time on legislation and other issues that could affect your business as well as involvement in consultation on these issues;
• Free or discounted tickets to attend exhibitions and other events involving the Association from time-to-time;
• The option to take up the BSA credit card service at preferential rates (currently 1.87% for credit card payments regardless of turnover).  This service includes the new contact-less card system that is currently rolling out across the UK and which will be vital for sandwich bars and coffee shops in the future;
• Access to special discount arrangements on shop and other business insurances;
• The option to advertise within the BSA highlighted box in Yellow Pages.

In addition to all this, everyone who signs up for Soloist will receive a free case of Innocent smoothies and a special offer for Walkers Crisps. You can either sell them in your shop or take them home and enjoy them yourself - it’s entirely up to you. These will be delivered to you separately by the companies themselves. We also hope to send you further offers like this over the course of the next 12 months.

Furthermore, International Sandwich & Snack News will be focusing on news and features about Soloist members in every issue. Indeed, the editorial team is planning to profile at least one independent member in each issue.

So don’t wait, join us today - and become part of the organisation that represents both your industry and your interests as an independent.

Remember, Soloist is for independent sandwich bars only – only those with five or fewer sandwich bars can join.

We look forward to welcoming you on board.

Download the Soloist Application Form (PDF Document)