Honouring Excellence in UK Franchising
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Elite Franchise 100 UK (EF100) league table, now open for entries! Since its inception in 2017, EF100 has become the gold standard for recognising outstanding franchise businesses across the UK. This year marks its eighth edition, continuing the tradition of celebrating the very best in franchising.
The EF100 league table assesses franchises on a variety of criteria, including growth, innovation, and community involvement, highlighting their exceptional achievements and contributions. On July 4th, Elite Franchise hosted an informative virtual pre-entry meeting for franchisors, offering valuable guidance on writing a compelling submission. The on-demand recording features insights from industry expert Laura Hill, CMO, along with a selection of EF100 judges including Anita Roberts, Gillian Morris, and Lucy Archer.
“This is the third time I’ve been a judge for the EF100 and every year I’m excited to see what the brands have to share with us,” shared Anita Roberts from HSBC UK.
The judging panel for the UK’s EF100 includes industry experts such as Pip Wilkins, Tim Morris, Sharon Weston, and Diljit Brar. For a full list of judges, click here.
Participants will battle it out for a spot in the top 100 and gain the chance to attend a prestigious black-tie awards ceremony in March 2025. Awards will be presented in special categories such as Emerging Franchise of the Year, Innovation of the Year, and Community Builder of the Year. Jodie Marsh, Commercial Director of Elite Franchise, commented, “These awards honour marketing innovation, recognise new franchisors’ achievements and celebrate significant contributions to the franchise community.”
This year, EF100 introduces three new award categories: Diversity and Inclusion of the Year, Sustainability of the Year, and the People’s Choice Award. Elite Franchise subscribers will have the opportunity to vote for the winner of the People’s Choice Award from the release of the publication in December until the awards evening. Additionally, franchisors and franchisees can vote for The Supplier of the Year.
Entries for the EF100 are now open. Finalists will be announced in December, and the EF100 Celebration & Awards event will take place on Thursday 13th March 2025, at Leonardo Royal, St Paul’s, Central London.
For more details on the EF100, visit Elite Franchise Magazine.