The bfa reveals the 2018 Franchisor of the Year finalists
Published: 08 March 2018
The British Franchise Association (bfa) has revealed the franchisor finalists of the bfa HSBC UK Franchise Awards 2018.
The winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony, as part of the bfa’s annual conference, on 28 June at the International Conference Centre, Birmingham.
The finalists are:
Franchisor of the Year
- Agency Express
- Autosmart
- Costa Coffee
- Driver Hire Nationwide
- McDonald's Restaurants
- TaxAssist Accountants
Emerging Franchisor of the Year
- Angela's Swim School
- Fitness Space
- We Love Pets
Brand Awareness
- Barking Mad
- Riverford Organic Farmers
- Stagecoach Performing Arts
Award for Innovation
- Home Instead
- Mac Tools
- Tutor Doctor
Award for Franchise Support
- Bright & Beautiful UK
- Expense Reduction Analysts
- Revive! Auto Innovations (UK)
Pip Wilkins, the bfa’s CEO, says: "Our annual awards are proving more popular than ever, with a 32 per cent increase in entries this year over 2017, so it’s been a tough task to narrow it down to our 18 finalists.
"I’d like to thank everyone who entered and congratulate our finalists – you have already earned the right to proudly display our new bfa HSBC Franchise Award Finalist logo.
"It’s wonderful to see so many great entries – the effort and commitment that goes into every one is undeniable. Good luck to all on the shortlist and I look forward to seeing your presentations next month!”
Andrew Brattesani, UK head of franchising for HSBC, adds: "To recognise the achievements of all the finalists of the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards 2018 is an essential part of promoting excellence and best practice for all franchisors working in the UK.
"Comparing one great entry against another is never easy, particularly as every year the standard seems to increase. I’m proud to be on the judging panel again, looking forward to the entry presentations and excited to continue HSBC's support of this excellent awards programme."
Over 20-21 March, all finalists will present their case to a panel of expert judges, which is made up of:
- Brian Smart, chair of the judges
- Pip Wilkins, chief executive, bfa
- Andrew Brattesani, head of franchising, HSBC
- Jane Masih, director, Owen White Solicitors
- Alan Wilkinson, head of UK franchise development, The Franchising Centre
- Derrick Simpson, bfa companion
