Best of British Franchising Honoured Among EF100 Awards Finalists

The UK’s most outstanding franchise brands have already been recognised in the Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) league table, and now it’s time to reveal the EF100 Awards finalists. These award categories highlight both innovation and impact across the franchising sector.

The winners will be announced during a glittering awards evening that brings together the very best of UK franchising. Established in 2017, the EF100 Awards are now firmly cemented in the franchising industry calendar. Alongside the core EF100 rankings, a series of additional awards celebrates brands demonstrating exceptional performance across a range of specialist categories.

HSBC Exceptional Performance of the Year Award
Presented by HSBC UK, this award recognises the franchise brand demonstrating the most exceptional performance across the judging criteria.

Finalists: Stagecoach Performing Arts, Right at Home UK, The Creation Station, Water Babies, easyStorage, Home Instead, Revive! Auto Innovations (UK) Limited, McDonald’s, Autosmart International and Caremark.

EF100 Emerging Franchisor of the Year Award
Celebrating an emerging franchisor that is excelling across all eight EF100 criteria and showing strong growth potential.

Finalists: Black Sheep Coffee, Canopy Nurseries, Football Fun Factory, Kitchen Makeovers, Pacifica Local, Pass the Keys, Pimlico Plumbers, Rise, The Cat Butlerâ, Townhouse and Your Man With A Van.

BusinessesForSale Innovation of the Year Award
Recognising outstanding innovation in franchise marketing, particularly in franchisee recruitment and resale strategies.

Finalists: Caremark, Driver Hire, easyStorage, FASTSIGNS, Home Instead, McDonald’s, Right at Home UK, Stagecoach Performing Arts, The Creation Station and Water Babies.

Natalia Shvarts Community Builder of the Year Award
Awarded to the franchise brand that has made a significant and positive impact on its franchise community.

Finalists: Anytime Fitness UK, Caremark, Good Oaks Home Care, Home Instead, Puddle Ducks, Revive! Auto Innovations (UK) Limited, Right at Home UK, Snap-on Tools, Walfinch and Water Babies.

AdSmart from Sky Sustainability of the Year Award
Honouring excellence in environmental and social responsibility, recognising brands that combine commercial success with meaningful sustainability initiatives.

Finalists: Ableworld, Autosmart International, Driver Hire, easyStorage, Greensleeves Lawn Care, InXpress, McDonald’s, Speedy Freight, TaxAssist Accountants, The Creation Station.

Knights PLC Diversity and Inclusion of the Year Award
Recognising organisations that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Finalists: Banana Moon Day Nursery, Bluebird Care, Bright & Beautiful, Explorer Franchise by Hays Travel, Harmony at Home, Merry Maids, Mini First Aid, Puddle Ducks, Visiting Angels and We Love Pets.

Elite Franchise Top Supplier Award
Celebrating the suppliers that play a vital role in supporting and strengthening the UK franchising sector through outstanding service and innovation. Only brands in the EF100 ranking will be able to vote for their supplier of the year.

Finalists: Ashtons Franchise Consulting, Atlas Mapping, Chantry Group, Coconut Marketing, Denfield, Franchise Fame, Franchise HQ, Franchise Resales, Platinum Wave Franchising, Rev PR Ltd.

People’s Choice Award
Elite Franchise subscribers once again have the opportunity to vote for their People’s Choice Award, celebrating the businesses that have made the greatest impression on the franchise community. The EF100 has detailed profiles of each brand and their achievements to assist your decision, once you’ve found your favourite, cast your vote.

The winners of each category will be announced during our annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday 12th March 2026, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London.