The shortlist for the bfa Franchisor of the Year Award has been announced.
19 finalists have been revealed in time for the 2015 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, supported by Express Newspapers, on the 25th June.
Considered the industry’s ‘top accolade,’ the awards take into account standard, ethics and best practice.
The main attributes the judges will be looking for is the impact that franchisors have made on their franchisees as well as what they have managed to achieve. Essentially, the awards aim to highlight those who make the most of the mutual relationship between franchisee and franchisor.
Two finalists for the title of Emerging Franchisor of the Year have also been announced.
Finalists include:
Emerging Franchisor of the Year
- One Stop
- The ZipYard
Franchisor of the Year
- Water Babies
- TaxAssist Accountants
- Auditel
- Little Kickers
- Card Connection
Other Franchise Award finalists announced include:
Customer Focus Award
- Revive!
Award for Innovation
- Dyno Rod
- Barking Mad
Franchisee Recruitment Award
- Cafe2U
A judging interview will take place for each of the finalists in central London on either the 20th or 21st May. This will be around half an hour, with the finalist company’s presentation and a Q&A with a panel of judges. Winners will be announced on the night.