Now in their 25th year, the awards celebrate the country’s top franchisors, which are driving business growth and development through their brand strength, innovative practices and effective business strategies.
With new and refreshed award categories, the 20 finalists are hoping to win one of six different awards:
The bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Award.
These finalists demonstrate the most outstanding performance across business practice and implementation:
• Autosmart.
• Expense Reduction Analysts.
• Agency Express.
• TaxAssist Accountants.
• Domino’s.
• Water Babies.
• Signs Express.
The Emerging Franchisor Award.
These shortlisted franchisors are less than five years old and are already excelling in their fields:
• Ableworld.
• Right at Home.
• Bright & Beautiful.
The Innovation Award.
Representing franchisors that have taken steps to drive significant growth in their franchise networks. Finalists are:
• McDonald’s.
• Chemex.
• O2.
The Award for International Achievement.
Honouring companies who are driving international growth.
Finalists:
• Pirtek.
• InXpress.
The Brand of the Year Award.
Showcasing franchisors that have built strong brands in competitive marketplaces.
Finalists:
• Kumon.
• The ZipYard.
The Franchisee Recruitment Award.
Celebrating franchisors that have implemented best practice selection of new franchisees and succeeded in integrating them into their networks.
Finalists:
• Autosmart.
• Mail Boxes Etc.
• Riverford Organic Farms.
“We have been extremely impressed with the level of this year’s entrants,” Brian Smart, director general of the bfa, says.
“It’s been a pleasure to see the broad range of franchisors stepping forward and celebrating their successes in the industry.
“We have seen an exceptionally high standard of franchising throughout this year’s application process and have been particularly inspired by the levels of commitment and dedication that franchisors are going to to carry out best business practice.”
The winners of this year’s bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards will be announced on June 26 at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire.