As organisers of the Virtual Franchising Awards 2022, we’re delighted to share that the winners of this year’s awards have been announced.
Through shared efforts between a panel of judges, deciding the winners was no easy nor straightforward task. Over 100 businesses entered the #VFA22 awards, and of the 64 finalists across 8 categories of excellence, there could only be 3 winners in each. Each and every finalist gave many great reasons why they deserved an award, how they have overcome the challenges over the past several years and how they manage to uphold the core values of their franchise which so makes them and their franchisees as successful as they are.
The winners were announced on January 28th 2022 at the online premiere, and the awards were sponsored by Barclays. We were delighted to have the Best Technology and Innovation award sponsored by Pink Connect, and the New Franchisor of the Year award sponsored by Azura Group.
Our Winners Are
NEW FRANCHISOR OF THE YEAR
The New Franchisor of the Year award is sponsored by Azura Group, and recognises franchisees that have shown a passion for franchising, and have made their dreams of franchising their business a reality.
- Access4Lofts – GOLD WINNER
- ElectroClean – SILVER WINNER
- ourHRpeople – BRONZE WINNER
MARKETING EXCELLENCE
Recognising marketing excellence within franchising, the winners are:
- Fantastic Services – GOLD WINNER
- Tappy Toes – SILVER WINNER
- Fit20 – BRONZE WINNER
BEST FRANCHISEE SUPPORT
Upholding the highest levels of franchise network support, the winners are:
- Tappy Toes – GOLD WINNER
- Screen Rescue – SILVER WINNER
- Shuttercraft – BRONZE WINNER
BEST FRANCHISING SUPPLIER
The supplier award recognises businesses that have gone above and beyond to support franchises and their clients through providing a range of services:
- The Business Clinic – GOLD WINNER
- Franchise UK – SILVER WINNER
- RUNO – BRONZE WINNER
BEST ADAPTATION TO CHANGE
In a rapidly changing world, the best adaptation to change award recognises franchise businesses that have embraced changes successfully for the benefit of their franchisees and community
- Lingotot – GOLD WINNER
- Body Street – SILVER WINNER
- Pass The Keys – BRONZE WINNER
BEST TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
The Best Technology and Innovation award recognises businesses that go above and beyond with technology to ensure their franchise network is the best it can possibly be. The Best Technology and Innovation award is sponsored by Pink Connect.
- Kidslingo – GOLD WINNER
- Esemdee – SILVER WINNER
- it’seeze – BRONZE WINNER
FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR
The Franchisee of the Year award recognises individual franchisees which have excelled in their franchise network, offering fantastic client service and meeting or exceeding targets
- Keith Harrison (Screen Rescue) – GOLD WINNER
- Alexandra Turner (Tappy Toes) – SILVER WINNER
- Jackie Hudson (ourHRpeople) – BRONZE WINNER
FRANCHISOR OF THE YEAR
Our most prestigious award, the Franchisor of the Year award recognises excellence within franchising.
- Shuttercraft – GOLD
- Pink Spaghetti – SILVER
- Access 4 Lofts – BRONZE
Congratulations to all winners and finalists. To watch the awards announcement video, or to register for next years awards (when available), keep an eye on our Virtual Franchising Awards page.
