Organised by independent franchise consultancy smith+henderson and based on the satisfaction of current franchisees, the winners are:
- Best Service Provider - Franchise Finance.
- Best New Entry - Kidslingo.
- Best Franchise Business to Business - TaxAssist Accountants.
- Best Franchise Business to Consumer - Roly’s Fudge.
- Best Franchise Children’s Services - The Creation Station.
- Best Franchise Management - Right at Home.
- Best Franchise Man In A Van - Mac Tools.
Steven Frost, CEO of smith+henderson, says: “What makes these awards unique is they are based on feedback from the real experts - thousands of actual franchisees.
“In 2017 the quality of entrants was fantastic, with the vast majority of franchisees saying they would recommend their franchise to a prospective franchisee.”
Franchisees are asked to rate their franchisor on everything from training and support, to shared goals and how the experience of being a franchisee has compared with their expectations.