Finalists unveiled for BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards 2023

The British Franchise Association (BFA) has announced the finalists for the BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards 2023.

The awards, known as the ‘Oscars’ of the franchising world, and sponsored by HSBC Bank, recognise and celebrate the success of franchisees and franchisors in the UK franchise industry.

The winners will be revealed at a black-tie awards dinner in Birmingham on Thursday 9th November 2023 after the association’s annual conference.

The finalists in the BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards 2023 are:

Franchisor Awards

Franchisor of the Year

ActionCOACH

Agency Express

Driver Hire

InXpress

Mathnasium

Premier Education

 

Emerging Franchisor

Canopy

Get a Drip

Rise

The Cat Butler

 

Franchisor of the Year - Lifestyle

Dog First Aid

Extra Help

Pink Spaghetti

Harmony at Home

 

Leadership and Culture

Greene King

Revive! Auto Innovations

Snap Fitness

Visiting Angels

 

Franchisor Trailblazer

Fastsigns

GoodOaks Home Care

Water Babies

 

Franchisee Awards

Next Generation

ChipsAway (Brandon Akerman)

Driver Hire (Connor Ferguson)

Snap-on Tools (Luke Henderson)

 

Lifestyle

Computer Xplorers (Richard & Emily Simcox)

Get Ahead (Kristy Roff & Suzanne Evett)

Mini First Aid (Jen Fisher)

Puddle Ducks (Ellie Cawdwell)

 

Community Focus

Costa Coffee (Diljit Brar)

Home Instead (Anitra Camargo)

McDonald’s Restaurants (Ian Stephenson)

Merry Maids (Debbie Walker)

 

Franchisee Trailblazer

ServiceMaster (Siva Kugathas)

Concept Claim Solutions (Gary Dimond)

Mathnasium (John Preston)

Swimtime (Fiona Marshall)

 

HSBC Best-in-Class Multi-Unit Single Brand

Home Instead (Suhail Rehman)

Pret a Manger (James Lipscombe)

Swimtime (Terri & Andrew Vince)

 

HSBC Best-in-Class Multi Unit Brand

Adil Group (Raja Adil)

Goldex Investments (Diljit Brar)

Ice King (Angelina Mouralidarane)

Chief executive of the BFA, Pip Wilkins, said: “We were very impressed with the overall standard of entries we received this year. 

“Notably, it was great to see new brands entering for the first time and the strength of the next generation of franchisors and franchisees coming through. There were some particularly impressive entries in the Leadership and Culture and Trailblazer categories, and it was wonderful to see brands referencing milestones as part of their entries.

“Generally, we shortlisted more entries than we usually would, which was a testament to the overall strength of the entries we received. Gillian and I would like to thank everyone who entered as we appreciate the amount of time and hard work that goes into each entry.

“We are happy to provide feedback to brands who were not successful this year; to allow them to learn from the experience and come back stronger next year.”

UK head of franchise, commercial banking, at sponsors HSBC, Gillian Morris, said: “Shortlisting candidates for the BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards is one of the toughest challenges of the year, once more the candidates were a very high standard, and it was very tough to shortlist just a few entries. 

“I was really impressed at the diversity of entries across brands and sectors, which is a great testament of the strength and reach of the franchise industry.  I am looking forward to meeting the finalists and wish them all luck.”

Learn more about the BFA at thebfa.org