Walfinch Franchisee Wins a Great British Franchisee Award

26-September-2024

Shilpi Verma, the Walfinch home care franchisee for Harrow and Brent, has been named as a winner of the prestigious Great British Franchisee Awards for 2024. Shilpi, who started her home care company with Walfinch in 2021, has been recognised in these national awards for her passion for care and support combined with the business skills that in just three years have led her to build a 55-strong team who look after 28 clients.

Local dance teacher wins top franchise industry accolade

26-September-2024

diddi dance franchisee Bethany Bianga has won a highly sought after whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Award. As franchisee for Reading & Wokingham for the past three years, Bethany has taken her business from strength to strength and is regarded as an incredible asset to the diddi dance network.

Multi-unit Greensleeves franchisee wins major franchise award

26-September-2024

Developing an existing lawn care business into a profitable multi-unit operation in under 5 years has helped husband and wife team, David and Danielle Davison, win a whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Award. David and Danielle have been running their Greensleeves Lawn Care franchise since 2019.  They initially bought a franchise resale in Surrey North before acquiring Twickenham a few years later.  

Manchester business owner scoops national award

26-September-2024

Manchester business owner Paul Winterbottom has been honoured with a prestigious GB Franchisee of the Year Award 2024. Celebrating the best in the sector, the accolade recognises Paul’s exceptional achievements in delivering peer advisory boards and business coaching via his The Alternative Board (TAB) franchise in Manchester West.

ServiceMaster Clean by Deeland Awarded Great British Franchisee Status

26-September-2024

In achieving Great British Franchisee status, Jane and Andre join sixteen other franchisees from across the UK named this year’s cream of the crop of British franchising, providing exceptional contributions to the sector and delivering excellence in their business - including fellow ServiceMaster Brands UK franchisee Nicky Morris from Merry Maids Fylde, Blackpool and Preston. The judges were impressed with the business’s long-term success, professionalism, and commitment to supporting their staff and local community.

Global luxury gelato brand Amorino wins top franchise award

26-September-2024

Couple Peter and Kin Sandstrom, who spent over 30 years in the corporate world before becoming Amorino franchisees, have won a coveted franchise award. Franchisees for Marlow and Windsor, Peter and Kim were delighted to be recipients of a whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Award. The judges commented that Peter and Kim have demonstrated an unwavering love and belief in the Amorino brand and its business model. From the outset, their passion for what Amorino stands for has been evident.

House of Colour franchisee wins prestigious franchise award

26-September-2024

Personal stylist Sarah Biancardi has won a whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Award. The House of Colour franchisee for Ampthill, Flitwick and North Luton impressed the judges with her passion for the brand and commitment to making others feel good about themselves. “Sarah has a clear understanding of the brand and has ambitious but achievable plans for her business.  She is very passionate about her work and loves making sure that customers have the best experience possible.”

Enfield cleaning business wins Great British Franchisee Award

26-September-2024

Julie Dunne, owner of Enfield’s Bright & Beautiful housekeeping and domestic cleaning service, is a recipient of a whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Award – one of the most prestigious honour in the highly competitive franchise world. Julie was highly praised by the judges for not only her hard work in building a successful business over the past 10 years but for her passion for Bright & Beautiful.

Multi-territory cleaning business wins coveted franchise award

26-September-2024

Former banker Nicola Morris has won a major industry award after spending 22 years building a multi-territory cleaning business. The owner of Merry Maids Fylde Blackpool & Preston is the recipient of a whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Award, one of the most coveted accolade in a highly competitive sector.

Caremark franchisee awarded sought after franchise accolade

25-September-2024

Caremark franchisee Graham Precious has been awarded a whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Award for 2024.Described as having the “perfect franchisee – franchisor relationship” by CEO David Glover, the Hull and East Riding franchisee was recognised by the judges for his exceptional delivery of high-quality care services for those in need within the diverse communities he serves.

Lawn care franchise wins prestigious national business award

24-September-2024

GreenThumb franchise owners, Jason and Vicki Bell, have received a Great British Franchisee Award recognising their unwavering hard work and commitment to high standards of customer experience, the ongoing success of their business and creation of local jobs. GreenThumb Oswestry and Bridgnorth has been servicing lawns in Oswestry and its surrounding areas since 2008 and now treat over 1,900 lawns from small domestic homes to large country estates.

Great British Franchisee Award Winners 2024 Announced

20-September-2024

Some of the best franchisees in the UK have been honoured in one of the industry’s most prestigious awards, the whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Awards.

The coveted awards, now in their fourth year, celebrate business success and reflect the winners’ achievements in stability, growth, staff retention, customer satisfaction, community involvement, inspired leadership and their involvement in the franchise network. 

Walfinch Suffolk Coastal Home Care Named as Winner of Major National Award

07-September-2023

Sarah Wickham, franchisee and managing director, Walfinch Suffolk Coastal home care has been named as a Great British Franchisee Award winner.  Sarah who originally began her career as a carer, has now built her franchised business to support people in their own homes, offering companionship visits to intensive live-in care.  Sarah now runs three franchised territories covering Suffolk Coastal, Norfolk and West Suffolk, employing 115 carers.


 

Former paramedic scoops major business award

07-September-2023

A former paramedic who switched from saving lives to improving the quality of life for Newcastle’s busiest homeowners has won a major industry award. Deborah Hart, owner of Newcastle’s Bright & Beautiful housekeeping and domestic cleaning service, is a recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award. 

Recycling boss who wasted no time in changing industries wins major award

07-September-2023

Tripling turnover in five years is a pretty good sign for any business – and that’s helped Nottinghamshire entrepreneur Paul Glover win a major industry award. Paul, who owns Beeston-based Signs Express Nottingham, has landed a great British Franchisee Award. “He’s among some of the most financially successful franchisees in the whole of the Signs Express network”, says Emma Wakefield, the national Head of Franchise Recruitment.

Right tools for the job help young Plymouth entrepreneur win coveted industry award

07-September-2023

Former car mechanic, Luke Henderson, has won a major industry award after building a million-a-year tools and tool storage business. The owner of Snap-on in Plymouth and South Hams is the recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award. “Luke is a shining example of what makes an exceptional franchisee,” says Lisa Law, Snap-on’s National Franchise Manager.

Astonishing performance in business wins top award for theatre school leader

07-September-2023

A Cumbrian theatre school principal whose rapidly expanding business is helping children on two continents and providing inspirational role models for ethnic minorities has won a coveted industry award. Asha Marie Richardson, owner of Razzamataz Theatre Schools South Lakes, is the recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award. She took over Razzamataz Penrith when it had only 35 students, then rebranded it as Razzamataz South Lakes and opened a school in Appleby and another in Kendal.

Community-minded Cleveland couple win major industry award

07-September-2023

A Cleveland couple who turned their desire to help vulnerable people into a successful business have won a coveted industry award. Gavin Morrigan and Michelle Fairless, the owners of Home Instead Cleveland, are the joint recipients of a Great British Franchisee Award. “They truly are a shining example of people who came to us with the right attitude and a desire to be the best at what they do,” says Imogen Clarke, the network’s Head of Franchise Development.

Super Mario switches industries and wins major award

07-September-2023

A loss assessor who helps homeowners with their property insurance claims in Surrey and Berkshire has won a major industry award. Mario Lovric, owner of Aspray Maidenhead and Guildford and already acclaimed as his network’s National Franchisee of the Year for 2023, has just scooped a Great British Franchisee Award. “He’s also the first franchisee in our network to expand their business to a second territory within the first two years,” says Hayley McSherry, a national Director of Aspray.

Ex-teacher wins coveted award after taking 20 years’ experience in a creative direction

07-September-2023

A Birmingham teacher who wanted a change from full time teaching quit after 20 years at the chalkface has won a major award from the business sector she found refuge in. Emma McCalla-John, now the owner of Creation Station Harborne, is the recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award. It puts her among the elite of the franchising world and vindicates her decision, she says, to take her 20 years of experience into a sector that appreciated it.

Web wiz Mark wins major industry award

07-September-2023

A former IT manager whose ideas made his franchise network three times as profitable has won a coveted industry award. Activ Digital Marketing’s Kingston upon Thames franchisee Mark Rouvray is the recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award. “If we could have another 10 Marks in our network, that would be fantastic!” says Managing Director Katie Bullon.

Treating cleaning staff decently helps West Midlands man win major honour

07-September-2023

A cleaning company boss who offers rare job security and long-service awards to the people he employs in the West Midlands has won a major industry accolade. Tom Jackson, owner of the Merry Maids franchises in Dudley, Wolverhampton, Birmingham South, Solihull and Stafford, is the recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award. “It’s common for there to be a high frequency of staff turnover in the cleaning industry,” Tom says, “but that’s not the case in my business.

WEST LONDON ENTREPRENEUR AWARDED FOR DEDICATION TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY CARE

07-September-2023

Local businessman, Hammad Cheema, is celebrating with his team of carers and support staff, after the West London based in-home care business, Visiting Angels, is recognised with a prestigious award. Along with his Operations Manager, Grace and his Registered Care Manager Magdalena, Hammad has been committed to making a real impact on care provision in his local area since launching his business three years ago.

Surrey tech guru wins coveted business award

19-September-2023

A Guildford man who gives children a head-start in a tech-driven world by teaching them digital skills and computer confidence has won a major industry award. Alan Harrison, owner of ComputerXplorers West Surrey, is the recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award. More than a thousand pupils a year depend on him for extra-curricular education at after-school sessions, weekend academies, holiday camps or in-school lessons.

Dessert restaurant pioneer Sheraz Rafique scoops coveted industry award

07-September-2023

A former accountant whose first foray into the hospitality industry saw him open the first franchised Heavenly Desserts restaurant in 2017, in what is now a thriving national network, has won a major industry accolade.  Muhammad Rafique, known as Sheraz, is the recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award.

Molly Maid Franchisees Winners in the Prestigious Great British Franchisee Awards 2023

07-September-2023

Molly Maid Burton Upon Trent & Derby Franchisees, Gill and Rob Dawson, have been recognised as a winner in the 2023 whichfranchise.com Great British Franchisee Awards 2023.  The award recognises Franchisees across the UK who run exceptional businesses and Jonathan Holden, COO of Molly Maid UK, couldn’t agree more with the judges’ decision this year.

Couple who built £9 million-a-year Belfast business win coveted industry award

07-September-2023

A Northern Ireland couple inspired to set up a care business after suffering bereavement and the financial crash of 2008 have scooped a major award. Richard and Emily Magrath, owners of homecare company Caremark North Down, Ards & Belfast, are the recipients of a Great British Franchisee Award. Their business has become the biggest in the 120-office nationwide Caremark network with the highest revenue, the largest workforce, and the most customers.

Children’s athletics coach who stretched herself wins coveted business award

07-September-2023

Sam McDermott, owner of Mini Athletics South East London, who faced one hurdle after another when she set up her children’s sports business has won a major industry award. “Taking over the business at the very beginning of the pandemic meant I faced some significant challenges,” says Sam, who couldn’t hold face-to-face classes because of lockdown restrictions.

Rivals green with envy as lawn care couple land major industry award

07-September-2023

A Doncaster couple who didn’t let the grass grow under their feet when they took over a lawn care company have landed a prestigious industry award. Jamie and Lesley Clark, owners of Greensleeves Doncaster, increased its number of customers from 200 to more than 2,200. “When we bought the business, it had a turnover of £38,000 but now it’s turning over nearly ten times that,” says Lesley.

Success in British Franchisee Awards for Petpals

06-February-2023

Petpals’ franchisee, Peter Lea, was announced as a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards this week in recognition of his ongoing success with his two Petpals businesses: Petpals Bracknell and Petpals Wokingham and Sandhurst. The prestigious national awards consider areas such as business experience, business growth, staff retention, customer satisfaction, community involvement, and inspired leadership to determine worthy winners across the UK.

Can-do mentality scoops major industry award for virtual PA supplier Michelle

06-February-2023

 They call her Can-Do Collins – and if there is anything she actually can’t do, the judges of the Great British Franchisee Awards certainly weren’t aware of it. That’s why they’ve given Michelle Collins, owner of Pink Spaghetti PA Services in Chester and North Wales, the highest honour in the franchising world. And if anyone’s tempted to think it’s a dull life providing virtual PA services to often unseen clients, Michelle says otherwise.

Oven-care couple clean up in industry awards

06-February-2023

A couple on a mission to make Portsmouth’s ovens the cleanest in Britain have won a major industry award. Dean and Amy Wilson’s life of grime with Ovenclean Portsmouth has paid off with an impressive win in the Great British Franchisee Awards. “We want to be the biggest franchise Ovenclean have,” says Dean, “and we’re fairly sure we’re the biggest oven-cleaning operation locally.

Business partners Kristy and Suzanne win major national award for flexible, fast-growth business

06-February-2023

Embracing flexible working long before the pandemic made it fashionable has helped human dynamos Kristy Roff and Suzanne Evett win a major business award. The owners of virtual outsourcing agency Get Ahead in Berkshire, North Hampshire and Surrey have won a Great British Franchisee Award. “Kristy and Suzanne are a shining example of how to do franchising well,” says Rebecca Newenham, founder of the Get Ahead network. “Their growth has accelerated over the last two years, and they’ve expanded by taking on a new territory in Surrey, creating a southern super-hub for us.”

Major award for million-a-year drains expert

06-February-2023

A drains expert who put away his tools as an experiment and decided to manage his business instead has more than doubled his turnover to £1 million a year. His spectacular success has won Drain Doctor Oxford owners Jon Parker and his wife Lisa a Great British Franchisee Award. That’s not just good news for Jon and Lisa, who set up their business 11 years ago, but for their employees who include both their daughters and two of their nephews.

Award-winning paintwork pros set a shining example

06-February-2023

A couple best known for repainting car bodywork are painting the town red instead after landing a major industry award. Brian and Amanda Palmer, owners of ChipsAway St Albans, have won a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise. “They couldn’t be more deserving,” says Rebecca de Chair, Group Marketing Manager of ChipsAway International. “They’ve developed their business from a man-in-a-van operation to a very successful Car Care Centre employing eight people – a testament to their hard work and dedication.

Teacher wins major business award after pandemic taught her a lesson

06-February-2023

A former deputy head teacher who set up a cleaning business just before the pandemic struck has won a major industry award. Alison Chilvers, the owner of Bright & Beautiful Ipswich, has walked away with a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise – one of the greatest honour in the franchising world.

Award-winning cleaning boss wipes floor with rivals by treating staff decently

06-February-2023

Treating staff decently and paying them higher wages has helped Exeter cleaning company boss Caroline Spiller build a million-pound business – and win a major industry award. The owner of Betterclean Exeter & Taunton has won a Great British Franchisee Award – one of the highest honour in the world of franchising – for an approach to business that’s making her clients and cleaners far happier than the industry norm.

Award makes Alun top dog in the canine holiday boarding world

06-February-2023

A man who went walkies from local government to give dogs holidays worth writing home about has won a major industry award. Alun Davies, owner of Barking Mad Cotswolds, is the winner of a Great British Franchisee Award, one of the highest honour in the franchising world. Dogs in Gloucestershire and a small slice of Wiltshire would almost certainly have nominated Alun for the award themselves if they could have done, according to a widely-held belief among his customers.

Major award for £4 million cleaning company launched from a couple's conservatory

06-February-2023

A cleaning company launched from a couple’s conservatory 30 years ago has won its current boss a major industry award. CJ Micallef, daughter of the founders, Martin and Sarah Steinman, has won a Great British Franchisee Award – one of the highest honour in the franchising world. ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Manchester has grown to employ more than 300 staff with a turnover of more than £3 million, and CJ expects to hit £4 million soon.

Dance school heads waltz off with a major industry award

06-February-2023

Dance school owners Liz Kelly and Rachel Martin have spent most of their seven years in business together laughing – and now they have something else to smile about after landing a major industry award. The women behind Diddi Dance in Plymouth have won a Great British Franchisee Award, one of the highest honour in the franchising world.

Indefatigable franchisee Louise wins major industry award

06-February-2023

A crafts teacher with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and a seriously ill son has won the hearts and votes of judges to land a major industry award. Louise Richardson, owner of Creation Station in Fareham for eight years, has won a Great British Franchisee Award – one of the highest honour in the franchising world.

HOME INSTEAD FRANCHISEE RECOGNISED FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY COMMITMENT

06-February-2023

Multi-unit Home Instead franchisee, Fatta Thappa has been named a Great British Franchisee 2023. In just seven years Fatta has successfully established two flourishing Home Instead franchises in London employing over 130 members of staff.  Alongside this, Fatta has made a long-term commitment to elderly residents in his local area by opening a Companionship Café, where he regularly volunteers in his free time.

DAVID ABBOTT WINS MAJOR INDUSTRY AWARD FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY

06-February-2023

David Abbott, owner of The Alternative Board (TAB) Thames Valley West has been named a Great British Franchisee 2023. “I am delighted to have been honoured with such a prestigious franchise industry award,” commented David.  “Authenticity, integrity and genuine concern for the wellbeing of my members and their businesses are the values upon which my business is built.    

Two Great British Franchisee Awards in 12 months for ActionCOACH

06-February-2023

ActionCOACH franchise partner, Gary Keating, was named a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards this week in recognition of his ongoing success at his ActionCOACH Bristol firm. Gary took home the award in acknowledgement of his continued dedication to transforming business owners’ lives, with Kevin Riley at ActionCOACH Warwick taking home the same award in 2022.

Tutoring franchise wins prestigious national business award

27-July-2022

Tutor Doctor franchise owners, Rob and Lynne Kerrison, have received a national award recognising their response to the pandemic and for the ongoing success of their business, which is based in both Cambridge and Norwich.  

Award-winning tax expert credits parents' work ethic for inspiring her success

21-July-2022

Former barrister Sejal Sira, one of the star performers in the TaxAssist Accountants network, has won a major industry award. Sejal, who owns and runs two TaxAssist franchises serving Watford, Barnet and Borehamwood with here husband, Kam, has won a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise.com, the highest honour in the industry.

Working through chemo wins major industry award for travel expert Rachael

21-July-2022

Chemotherapy is a living Hell for so many cancer sufferers – a debilitating, all-consuming and draining form of treatment – yet travel expert Rachael Coyne has not only managed to work through it but has won a coveted industry award.

Mike wins major award for growing grass and business

21-July-2022

Lawncare expert Mike Simmonds doesn’t let the grass grow under his feet when it comes to business – and his determination to ensure the other man’s grass is always greener has landed him a major industry award.

Legal eagles' judgement vindicated as they swap courtrooms for commercial cleaning

21-July-2022

Solicitors and barristers are famous for cleaning up financially – but how many, like Jane and Dornford Roberts, are just as likely to be cleaning up with a mop and bucket? The couple, joint owners of a Betterclean franchise covering a huge area from Dawlish in Devon to Penzance in Cornwall, have just won the most prestigious accolade in the franchising world: a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise.com.

Industry honour for virtual PA franchisee Kelly

21-July-2022

A personal assistant’s dedication to helping other businesspeople cope has won her a major industry award. Kelly-Ann Grimes impressed the judges of whichfranchise.com’s Great British Franchisee Awards, putting her among the franchise industry’s elite.

ServiceMaster boss cleans up with major industry award

21-July-2022

A cleaning company boss with clients all over the North East of England has won a major industry award. Chris Blewitt, owner of ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services North East, impressed the judges to take one of whichfranchise.com’s Great British Franchisee Awards, placing him among the industry’s elite.

21-July-2022

Pandemic shutdowns were enough to keep anyone on their toes – but the steps dance teacher Svenja Jinman took to stay in business when all her venues were closed have helped her win a prestigious industry award. Svenja, owner of Diddi Dance in Wolverhampton, has joined the elite of the franchise world by winning a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise.

Care boss Ben wins national honour for brightening lives of people with dementia

21-July-2022

A care-in-the-home provider who’s transforming life for people living with dementia in Cheshire has won a prestigious national award. Ben Selby, owner of Right At Home in Mid and South Cheshire, is the winner of a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise.com, placing him among the industry’s elite.

Business mentor's resilience earns him a major industry award

21-July-2022

A business guru who’d only just started his venture when Covid struck and everything changed overnight has won a major industry award. Graham Ballantyne, owner of UK Business Mentoring in Oxfordshire, Reading and Newbury, impressed the judges of the whichfranchise.com-backed awards so much that they chose him to receive a Great British Franchisee Award.

Pet-care expert overcomes redundancy to bring national award back to Sefton

21-July-2022

Experienced pet-care provider, Sharren Redmond, has received a national award recognising the ongoing success of her pet-care business, Petpals Sefton. The Great British Franchisee Awards (GBFA) considers areas such as business experience, business growth, staff retainment, customer satisfaction, community involvement, and inspired leadership to determine worthy winners across the UK. Mother-of-two, Sharren, is especially delighted with receiving the award, considering the hardship she faced before starting her business.

Pitman franchisee picks up prestigious national business award

21-July-2022

Chris Wyle has received a prestigious national award recognising the ongoing success of his Pitman Training businesses. The Great British Franchisee Awards considers areas such as business experience, business growth, staff retainment, customer satisfaction, community involvement, and inspired leadership to determine worthy winners across the UK.

ActionCOACH celebrates franchise partner receiving Great British Franchisee Award

21-July-2022

ActionCOACH franchise partner Kevin Riley was named a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards in recognition of the ongoing success of ActionCOACH Warwick this week. The Great British Franchisee Awards considers areas such as business experience, business growth, staff retainment, customer satisfaction, community involvement, and inspired leadership to determine worthy franchisees across the UK.

Major award for North Essex digital marketers Lisa and Reece

21-July-2022

Digital marketing experts Lisa and Reece Smith have joined the elite of the franchising world after landing a major industry award. The couple, who’ve owned and run activ Digital Marketing North Essex for 13 years, have won a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise.com.

Fitness guru Duncan wins major award for playing to strengths

21-July-2022

Duncan Attwood, owner of fit20 Exeter, is living proof of the survival of the fittest, thriving when so many others in the industry fell by the wayside in the pandemic. Forced, like them, to lock his doors due to Government lockdown restrictions, he helped develop a new version of the company’s training that could be delivered by Zoom into members’ homes.

Cleaning business owner irons out doubts to win major industry award

21-July-2022

Silviu Bompa almost gave up after 18 months as a cleaning business owner in Chester – but persistence paid off and he now turns over almost half a million pounds a year. His staying-power and entrepreneurial spirit has not only turned Bright & Beautiful Chester into a burgeoning business but has just won him the most prestigious accolade in the franchise world: a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise.com.

Awards judges sing music teacher’s praises for giving families a lockdown lifeline

21-July-2022

A music teacher who gave free online classes to 500 families during lockdown has won a major industry award. Laura Justice, owner of the Rhythm Time franchise in the Yorkshire North West area, gave up her own family time to deliver the classes over Zoom to other families whose children were missing out during lockdown.

Christmas decorator Shobhna gets just what she's always wanted: a major industry award

21-July-2022

A businesswoman who’s achieved a work-life balance almost as good as Santa’s has won a major industry award. Shobhna Jesa, owner of The Christmas Decorators Chelsea, impressed the judges so much that they’ve honoured her with the Great British Franchisee Award, putting her among the industry’s elite.

Home Instead franchisee celebrated nationally for success with multi-unit enterprise

19-January-2022

Named as a ‘Great British Franchisee’, Suhail is being celebrated for his outstanding business growth, building a multi-unit enterprise across Scotland. He owns Home Instead offices located in Glasgow North, Glasgow South, Ayrshire, Perthshire and Stirling which provide at-home care to older adults.

Grow-your-own-manager initiative wins Michael a major industry award

13-January-2022

If you can’t find the manager you need for your business, grow your own. That’s what Michael Folkes did, and his initiative has landed him a major industry award. Michael, owner of the Caremark franchise in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, has been honoured in The Great British Franchise Awards 2022 after helping his partner Jo become the manager they couldn’t recruit.

Sporty children and a shrewd business move help Hayley win a major award

13-January-2022

Former PE teacher Hayley Jackson knows how to keep the young athletes of Cambridge, Newmarket and Saffron Walden on their toes - and her diligence has landed her a major industry award. Hayley, who taught PE in both primary and secondary schools, has been honoured in the Great British Franchisee Awards 2022 for her success as the local franchisee for Mini Athletics, a business that brings out the sporty side of two to seven-year-olds.

Care-in-the-home dynasty wins major industry award

13-January-2022

The McCormack family have a magic touch when it comes to care - and that’s landed them a major industry honour in the Great British Franchisee Awards 2022. The owners of Bluebird Care Essex have the Midas touch, too, snapping up additional franchise territories and aiming to reach a turnover of £11 million by 2026.

X-Press Legal Franchisee recognised nationally for business success

19-January-2022

Legal property search expert Linda Mannion has been honoured in The Great British Franchisee Awards 2022 for building her business into a million-pound phenomenon. Linda’s been running X-Press Legal Services Wiltshire, Swindon and South Gloucestershire for 15 years, managing a team of seven. They provide expert property searches and reports to the local conveyancing sector, something required as part of every property transaction.

Taking the plunge in The Lake District wins Judy and Will an industry award

13-January-2022

Will and Judy Clay have been honoured in The Great British Franchise Awards 2022 for establishing an Outstanding homecare service provider in the Lake District. “Our main challenge was creating brand awareness in an area where Home Instead was largely unknown,” says Judy.

Hannah wins award for making athletics franchise a runaway success

13-January-2022

Hannah Danby is a hop, skip and a jump ahead of the competition in the world of children’s athletics coaching - and has just won a major industry award to prove it. Despite spending 10 years in an NHS desk job with no experience of sports coaching, Hannah, the owner of the Mini Athletics franchise in Kingston and Wimbledon, has leapt so far over the heads of her rivals that she’s been honoured in the Great British Franchise Awards 2022.

Cleaning company’s comeback scoops industry award for entrepreneur Bill

13-January-2022

Bill Grant leaves his rivals for dust in the world of cleaning - and that’s why he’s been honoured in the Great British Franchisee Awards 2022. The owner of Merry Maids in Inverness and East Highland has been wiping the floor with his competitors ever since he began the business from scratch 14 years ago, and now he’s regularly the top performer in the Merry Maids network.

Live-in care initiative helps John and Phil to a major industry award

13-January-2022

John Prendergast and Phil Miles, owners of Bluebird Care North Hampshire & West Berkshire, have been honoured in The Great British Franchisee Awards 2022 for improving the lives of the elderly people they serve. With backgrounds in the NHS and in pharmaceutical sales, they joined the Bluebird Care network in 2007 and have traded successfully every year since, including through the pandemic – incredibly, without any recorded infections.

Five-franchise Bobby wins major industry award for care achievements

13-January-2022

Bobby Pawar’s ever-expanding care empire has landed him a major industry honour in the Great British Franchise Awards 2022.

The owner of three Bluebird Care franchises in Maidstone and Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, and Dartford and Gravesham, is opening two more in Folkestone and Dover, and Canterbury and Thanet.

People-first approach wins industry award for claims manager John

13-January-2022

Giving a very human face to the world of building insurance claims management has earned John Strange an honour in The Great British Franchisee Awards 2022.

The owner of Aspray Glasgow West puts people first at what can be a very difficult time for them when their homes or business premises are damaged.

Exceptional entrepreneurs recognised at Great British Franchisee Awards 2022

13-January-2022

Eleven franchisees have been recognised for outstanding business performance in the Great British Franchisee Awards 2022. 

Judged against rigorous criteria including growth, customer satisfaction and community involvement, the eleven business owners demonstrated impressive leadership and resilience through the pandemic.

The Great British Franchisee Awards: What you need to know

10-January-2022

Twenty outstanding examples of franchisee businesses were recognised through The Great British Franchisee Awards last year and everyone is holding their breath for the announcement of the latest winners on 12th January 2022.

Extra-mile effort brings prestigious award for Caremark’s Shipra Mehta and Swati Bagwe

09-September-2021

Showing they care about so much more than just the profitability of their business has won Shipra Mehta and Swati Bagwe a prestigious industry award.

Extra-mile carers John and Dinah win Great British Franchisee Award

09-September-2021

Sympathetic ears - and even some artificial ones - have helped Dinah Madelin and John Cascone win a prestigious industry award for their work as the owners of Caremark in West Oxfordshire and Cherwell.

Adapt-and-survive approach lands award for cleaning company boss Eric

09-September-2021

A lot of companies didn't have the foggiest idea what to do when the pandemic took their trade away - but Eric White of Total Clean did, and it’s just won him a Great British Franchisee Award.

How a Busylizzy customer turned into an award-winning franchisee

09-September-2021

The flexibility of Busylizzy mum-and-baby clubs appealed so much to Katherine Ainslie that she bought her own franchise - and that same flexibility proved so invaluable during the pandemic that she’s landed a major industry award.

Molly Maid couple wipe the floor with their competitors to win major award

09-September-2021

When the sky falls in, followed by your office ceiling, you find out just how resilient and adaptable you are - and Glenn and Magali Sunman, faced with both those calamities, not only rescued their business but ended up winning a Great British Franchisee Award.

Lin strolls to victory in the Great British Franchisee Awards

09-September-2021

Staying at least one step ahead of the competition has helped lifelong dancer Lin Green waltz away with the honours in the Great British Franchisee Awards.

Failing-sight man’s vision helps Talk Direct Leeds win prestigious industry award

05-October-2021

Deputy Manager, Mark Skelton, losing his eyesight inspired a corporate vision that’s helping countless visually impaired people get more out of their mobile phones - as well as winning a Great British Franchisee Award for the owner of Talk Direct Leeds.

Scotland’s biggest Jo Jingles franchisee wins industry honour

06-September-2021

Owning a pre-school music, singing and movement class business has kept Leigh Duke on her toes for 14 years - and because she’s always kept a step ahead of the competition, she’s just won the Great British Franchisee Award, too.

From nothing to business-park owner - and now a Great British Franchisee Award

02-September-2021

Imagine giving up your well-paid job, handing back the keys to the company BMW, and starting out again with nothing.

That’s what Jonathan Hargreaves-Townson did when he became a Rainbow International franchisee - and now he owns seven more franchise territories as well as an entire business park.

Pandemic resilience helps home-care couple win prestigious franchisee award

02-September-2021

Tripling their business through the pandemic and providing care-in-the-home when others couldn’t has helped Caroline and David Balmer win the coveted Great British Franchisee Award.

Business Doctors’ ability to make businesses better wins award

05-October-2022

Helping small business owners find the most lucrative path to success has turned out to be the route to recognition for Wicus Van Biljon in the Great British Franchisee Awards.

Pandemic-hit travel pro wins Great British Franchisee Award

27-August-2021

Travel agent and cruise specialist Sharon Allen has just won a Great British Franchisee Award - despite the fact that her income and livelihood have been devastated by the pandemic.

ChipsAway owner’s shining example earns him a Great British Franchisee Award

05-October-2022

As a soldier, Andrew Darby knew how to keep his body in shape - and he’s spent 21 years in Civvy Street keeping other people’s car bodies in shape so successfully that he’s just won a Great British Franchisee Award.

Get Ahead’s go-ahead Fiona Ibbetson wins major industry award

20-August-2021

Tell anyone who knows Fiona Ibbetson that she’s just won a major industry award, and their reaction is likely to be “Well, of course she would. Obvs”.

And it’s easy to understand why. The owner of Get Ahead in Leeds and Wakefield made her business profitable in the first three months, created work for 22 people, and expects to triple her revenue this year.

Red carpet treatment for award-winning ServiceMaster franchisee Siva

17-November-2021

Is there anyone on the planet who didn’t think Siva Kugathas would win the Great British Franchisee Award?

How Covid forced a franchisee to become even more successful

05-October-2022

Necessity is the mother of invention - and Emma Winterbourne, a young mum herself, has won a prestigious award for being the very embodiment of that spirit of survival.

If the other man’s grass really is greener, blame award-winning Jonathan Bell

12-August-2021

Lawn-care expert Jonathan Bell hasn’t been letting the grass grow under his feet despite the pandemic - and his constant nurturing of the business has won him a major award.

Domino’s franchisee Lisa is on top of her game

09-August-2021

Domino’s superstar Lisa Tobias - owner of 18 branches of the pizza provider - has triumphed in the Great British Franchisee Awards.

Merry Maids boss cleans up in Great British Franchisee Awards

06-August-2021

Impeccable service and crisis management come naturally to Gary Rolfe, so it’s hardly surprising that the owner of Merry Maids in Kingston-Upon Thames has won a major award in the middle of a pandemic.

Award is crowning achievement for Stuart - King of the Couriers!

06-August-2021

Think of everything that’s ever irritated you about couriers, and then forget it. There is one out there who’s really, genuinely concerned about giving the customer-service we all dream of - and that’s why he’s just won the Great British Franchisee Award.

First ever winners of the Great British Franchisee Awards announced

30-June-2021

The winners of the first round of the Great British Franchisee Awards 2021 have been announced.  Judged by a prestigious judging panel of industry experts, all the winners demonstrated what it takes to be Great British Franchisees.