Useful Information
This page brings together everything entrants need to get ready for EF100, both beforehand and when you prepare your award entry. You’ll find entry forms, the judges masterclass, timing information and entry credit details all gathered in one place for easy reference.
EF100 2027 Virtual Pre-Entry Masterclass
Hosted by Jodie Marsh, and joined by a panel of EF100 judges – Pip Wilkins, Lucy Archer, Suzie McCafferty and Tim Morris – you will leave the session with the knowledge of how to create a standout EF100 entry.
Whether this is your first EF100 submission or your tenth, this is the clearest head start you’ll get!
Entrant Criteria
The criteria in the following document will provide you with everything you need to enter the Elite Franchise Top 100. Please carefully read all of the supplied information and compose your answers accordingly.
Downloadable EF100 Application Form
This document should only be used as a guide. Prepare all of your answers in advance using this document to make it easier when submitting online.
Entry payment, redeemable credit and terms
The entry fee for the EF100 2027 is £299 + VAT. Your EF100 entry fee provides significant promotional and marketing value designed to help showcase your business to franchisees, investors, partners and the wider industry. In addition to your redeemable entry credit, successful entrants receive a range of promotional benefits. Please read through this document before submitting to understand how the redeemable credit works.
EF100 Additional Awards
Additional recognition and special awards are presented during the celebratory awards evening, including the prestigious Number 1 Winners Trophy, which is engraved each year with the names of the new winners. In celebration of our 10th anniversary this year, the overall winner will have the unique honour of keeping the trophy permanently. A selection of additional awards are presented to recognise exceptional achievements and standout performances across the year. These awards are shortlisted in advance, with the winners officially announced during the evening ceremony.
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