Do you have a franchise that stands out and deserves international acclaim? Are you expanding globally and aiming to elevate your brand’s reputation? Winning an award at the prestigious Global Franchise Awards offers unparalleled recognition, cementing your place as an industry leader and providing countless opportunities for positive promotion.
These annual awards celebrate the best franchises worldwide, from emerging businesses to established giants excelling in their categories. Winners benefit from international recognition and the chance to network with industry leaders at the exclusive ceremony in Las Vegas in February 2025 as part of the IFA Annual Conference. Don’t miss the deadline for entries – November 22 2024 – and take the chance to showcase your brand on the global stage!
Multiple categories
Getting shortlisted for a Global Franchise Award significantly enhances your brand’s credibility, providing a ringing industry-recognized endorsement of excellence. With 15 categories open, there are countless ways to showcase your franchise’s strengths.
This year, every entrant gets a bonus: a free entry into the Global Franchise Corporate & Social Responsibility Champion category. This exclusive category allows you to spotlight the impactful work your brand is doing behind the scenes, providing a unique platform to boost your reputation and demonstrate the values that set your franchise apart. Take advantage of this opportunity to expand your presence and make a powerful, lasting impression.
Extended opportunities
The Regional Champion Awards spotlight the finest franchise businesses from around the globe, expanding your opportunity for global recognition. Each entry to the Global Franchise Awards is automatically eligible for these prestigious regional categories, ensuring a wider scope for success.
Regions include the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa. Winners will be selected by regional representatives from our panel of experts, who will be looking for franchising trailblazers making a tangible industry impact in these territories. Along with global exposure, winners gain credibility, positioning their brand as a leader in their respective region, as well as raising their profile on the world stage.
Notable alumni
Past winners of the Global Franchise Awards have achieved international growth and recognition, and many return year after year.
Rob Price, President and CEO of School of Rock, 2023 Grand Champion and sponsor for the 2024 awards said: “Winning the Global Franchise Grand Champion award was particularly poignant because it rewarded and honored all our stakeholders, our franchisees, our team members and our customers – and, by extension, all the folks in this amazing industry sector.”
2024’s Grand Champion shared a similar sentiment. “It’s great to be recognized amongst so many great franchise systems out there,” said Eric Keller, VP of Franchise Support at Anytime Fitness. “This award is testament to our great franchise partners around the globe, and our small but mighty team.”
Brand awareness
Want to increase the visibility of your franchise as an industry leader?
Elevate your brand’s PR and marketing with the Global Franchise Awards 2025, which offers unmatched media and marketing exposure throughout the year. Shortlisting or winning a category provides a powerful boost to your reputation, making your franchise stand out to peers, partners, and investors alike.
This recognition from a prestigious international panel of industry experts solidifies your brand as a frontrunner in franchising and an exciting prospect for future growth. Winning an award proves to partners and stakeholders around the world that your franchise is not only innovative but a key player in shaping the future of franchising.
Make connections
The prestigious judging panel includes renowned experts from major international organizations, such as Jennifer Brandeen of the International Franchise Association (IFA), Sherry McNeil, President and CEO of the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchise Association (BFA), Cristina Matos, CEO and VP of the Portuguese Franchise Association (PFA), and Katalin Mandel, CEO of the Hungarian Franchise Association (HFA) and a recognized expert in European franchising.
This panel brings credibility and global exposure to the awards. Furthermore, our ceremony brings together global franchise industry leaders, associations, and investors, creating exceptional networking opportunities that can lead to new business connections and valuable collaborations.
Inspire your team
Being recognized by the industry through the Global Franchise Awards enhances morale, loyalty, and motivation within your organization. It’s a public acknowledgment of your team’s hard work and dedication, reinforcing their commitment to excellence.
The process of entering the awards encourages a thorough review of your business practices, strategies, and outcomes, offering valuable insights into your strengths and areas for improvement. Moreover, winning or being shortlisted is a fantastic way to reward your team and give them something significant to celebrate.
Enter the Global Franchise Awards today and showcase your brand’s achievements to the world.
Recognizing excellence
Global Franchise aims to recognize excellence within the field of international franchising, and we do this using four values:
- Truly global intentions: Whether or not your franchise is established in many countries at the moment is not the point – we want to see your plans to go global, in a sustainable, ethical way.
- Great relationships: What underpins any good franchise business is the level of communication and support between franchisor and franchisee.
- Innovative marketing: Tell us about your promotions and provide details of your social media channels.
- Advancing international franchising: From exhibiting at shows, joining organizations and giving speeches at events, we want to know about your company’s extracurricular activities.
Entries close 5pm GMT on November 22 2024. Click here to enter today
