Achieving recognition in the EF100 not only validates your status as a top franchise but also enhances your business’s credibility and visibility, attracting thousands of potential franchisees.
This prestigious ranking is determined by an esteemed panel of over 25 expert judges from the franchise sector, including Anita Roberts, Franchise Director, and Gillian Morris, UK Head of Franchising from the headline sponsor, HSBC UK. Notable industry leaders such as Pip Wilkins QFP, Chief Executive of the British Franchise Association, will also contribute to the evaluation process. The judges will score franchises based on eight key criteria: longevity, financial performance, network size, growth, contribution, support, innovation, and future prospects. For a complete list of judges, please visit: https://elitefranchisemagazine.co.uk/ef100-judges.
“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,” said Anita Roberts from HSBC UK.
This year, the EF100 has introduced three new awards categories: Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainability, and People’s Choice. Subscribers of Elite Franchise will have the opportunity to vote for these awards between the publication of the official ranking in December and the awards evening in March. Additionally, franchisors and franchisees can now vote to elect The Supplier of the Year.
We are also pleased to announce a new spokesperson for the EF100, Jodie Marsh, Commercial Director of Elite Franchise: “It was my first time attending the awards ceremony this year (2024) and I was blown away by the amazing stories shared with us on the celebration evening. I think the new People’s Choice award is a great addition to get more of those incredible journeys profiled across our industry.”
Entries must be submitted by 5pm on Monday 30th September 2024. The official ranking will be revealed on Wednesday 4th December. To enter, please visit https://elitefranchisemagazine.co.uk/ef100-registration.
The top 100 franchises will be honoured at a dazzling ceremony on Thursday 13th March 2025, at Leonardo Royal, St Paul’s, Central London, where the winners of the coveted awards will be announced. For more information about the EF100 and to view the current rankings, please visit https://elitefranchisemagazine.co.uk/ef100.
For more information, or to speak to Jodie Marsh at the Elite Franchise 100, contact Katie Hailes at Rev PR on 07961 757862 or email [email protected].
