The 2022 bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards finalists announced

Dubbed ‘The Oscars’ of the franchise industry, the prestigious event celebrates the best of the best in franchising, showcasing franchisors and franchisees alike who are committed to ethical franchising.

The entry and judging process reflects the high standards the Association encourages from its franchise member brands. With entrants having to meet stringent criteria for each category, tbhe awards carry a high level of credibility across the industry and business awards in the UK.

The award is judged by a panel of franchise professionals made up of: Pip Wilkins, British Franchise Association; Emily Price, British Franchise Association; Gillian Morris, HSBC UK; Carl Reader, D&T; Nicky Broadhurst, Stevens & Bolton and Nick Carnes, PartnerWise.

The finalists are…

Franchisor of the Year Finalists:
ActionCOACH
Driver Hire
Monkey Music
Puddle Ducks
Revive! Auto Innovations
Speedy Freight
Tutor Doctor

International Superbrand Finalists:
Autosmart International
Expense Reduction Analysts
Little Kickers

Leadership & Culture Franchisor Finalists:
Home Instead
Shuttercraft
Stagecoach Performing Arts
Visiting Angels

Franchisor Of The Year: Lifestyle Finalists:
diddi Dance
Lingotot
Little Learners
Razzamataz Theatre Schools

Digital Transformation Franchisor Finalists:
easyStorage
Pitman Training
Swimtime

Emerging Franchisor Finalists:
easyStorage
Pass the Keys
Visiting Angels

Lifestyle Franchisee Finalists:
babyballet – Jessie Lilley
Monkey Music – Emma Loyns
Razzamataz – Asha Marie Richardson

Next Generation Franchisee Finalists:
Autosmart – Josh Jillians
Driver Hire – Tom Williams
Little Voices – Ellena Morgan
Walfinch – Cameron Campbell
Water Babies – Holly Unsworth

Community Focus Franchisee Finalists:
Aspray – John Strange
Caremark – Richard & Emily Magrath
Purple House Clinic – Michelle & Tomas Muniz

New Direction Franchisee Finalists:
Guardian Angel Carers – Tim Corry & Alex Duncan
McDonald’s Restaurants – Reema Mavani
Monkey Music – Sally Williamson

HSBC Best in Class Multi-Unit Franchisee Finalist:
Costa – Diljit Brar
Home Instead – Suhail Rehman
Starbucks – Karim Jivraj

BFA Star Performer Finalists:
babyballet – Jessie Lilley
Children Inspired by Yoga – Anna Gagliano
Revive! Auto Innovations – Jay Belam

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