bfa Franchisor of the Year Awards opens for entries

bfa Franchisor of the Year Awards opens for entries

The 2012 Franchisor of the Year Awards open for entries today.

The Awards are run by the British Franchise Association and are supported by Express Newspapers. The bfa says it is seeking "those exceptional businesses which are thriving through innovative approaches and smart businesses thinking to come forward and share their successes".

The aim of the Awards, now in their 23rd year, is to give franchise businesses of any size the recognition as leaders not only in the franchising community but also amongst their customers, suppliers and potential franchisees. 

McDonald’s Restaurants was the 2011 overall winner. Applications are now open for the three awards:


- The bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Award;
- The HSBC Franchisee Support Award;
- The Express Newspapers Brand Builder of the Year Award.

Cathryn Hayes, Head of Franchising, HSBC, said: “With the right business strategies in place, franchising is an effective model which supports the growth of thousands of businesses across the UK every year. The bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards uncover inspirational examples of this from across the industry. Previous winners illustrate how implementing the right systems can carry the network, along with maximising potential for the brand and supporting franchisees. If you are one of these businesses we want to hear from you.”

Brian Smart, Director General, bfa, said:“Each year the Awards uncover the most remarkable success stories in franchising and the extraordinary people that drive these businesses, large and small, to greatness. The winners set high standards to inspire and motivate others across the UK to employ fresh and effective ways to achieve business success.”

Franchisors can enter one, two or all three categories.  The deadline for entries is 30 March 2012 and national finalists will be invited for interview with the judging panel on 15-16 May. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on 21 June 2012. 

bfa members will be sent entry forms in the post.  Additional entry forms can be downloaded from www.thebfa.org.  All entries need to be submitted in hard copy format. 

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