2011 Franchisor Awards finalists announced
A shortlist of 13 franchisors has been announced in the 2011 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers. The finalists were selected from entries spanning multiple sectors, business size and locations across the UK to reveal this year’s potential Award winners.
The Awards represent an opportunity for the UK’s best franchisors to gain recognition for their achievements in 2010; a year when many businesses had to work harder than ever to compete successfully in a tough economic climate.
Franchisors shortlisted are as follows:
bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Award
- Belvoir Lettings
- Cash Generator
- Driver Hire
- ETyres
- Home Instead Senior Care
- McDonald’s Restaurants
HSBC Franchisee Support Award
- Auditel
- Autosmart
- Dream Doors
- Granite Transformations
- Little Kickers
- O2
Express Newspapers Brand Builder of the Year Award
- Belvoir Lettings
- Expense Reduction Analysts
- McDonald’s Restaurants
The winners in each of the three categories will be announced at the 22nd Awards gala dinner on 16 June 2011 at the Heritage Motor Centre, Warwickshire.
Brian Smart, Director General – bfa, commented: “The franchise industry continues to go from strength to strength. The bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards present the perfect platform to acknowledge the success stories which make our industry strong and this year the nominations have been as good as ever. Each year the awards unearth fantastic success stories and demonstrations of ethical franchising at work. We look forward to awarding those that truly set the standard for outstanding management, support and innovation.”
Cathryn Hayes, Head of Franchising, HSBC, said: “The nominations presented us with a clear picture of the quality of franchising in the UK today. The finalists represent a variety of sectors and business size, but all display a wealth of expertise in what excellence in franchising means in practice. This year's entries in the HSBC Franchisee Support Award have revealed just how much franchisors are doing to support their franchisees in tough times which really struck a chord with the judges. To reflect this we have increased the number of finalists in the category and look forward to hearing more about the strategies these businesses have employed to allow their franchisees to be the best they can.”
Seán Hammond, Business & Franchise Group Head, Express Newspapers, explained: “A strong brand is a key component of any successful business, and franchisors that have found a successful route to building and maintaining a strong brand deserve to be recognised. The bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers, celebrates the brand management of businesses, no matter what their size and I look forward to revealing the winner on the 16th June.”
