The prestigious HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) league table has already unveiled this year’s top-ranking franchises. But the excitement doesn’t stop there—the countdown is on to reveal the nominees for the highly anticipated EF100 2025 Awards. These accolades will be celebrated in style at the EF100 Celebration & Awards evening, taking place this March.
Since its inception in 2017, the EF100 Awards have set the benchmark for excellence in the franchising world, shining a spotlight on outstanding achievements across the industry. Now entering its ninth year, the awards have expanded to include new categories, showcasing franchises excelling in diverse areas such as community impact and fostering inclusivity. From the coveted Community Builder of the Year to the impactful Diversity and Inclusion of the Year, this year’s awards promise to honour the very best in franchising.
HSBC Exceptional Performance of the Year Award
This award is presented by HSBC UK to honour the most exceptional performance they have identified from the entries submitted.
Finalists: Bluebird Care, Dyno-Rod, Home Instead, InEpxress, Revive!, Right At Home, Snap-On-Tools, Stagecoach, The Travel Franchise and Water Babies.
Worldpay Emerging Franchisor of the Year Award
This award honours an emerging franchisor excelling to the highest standards, showcasing strong performance across all eight criteria.
Finalists: Baby Bloom Classes, Black Sheep Coffee, Conexus Tuition, Doner Shack, Football Fun Factory, Get A Drip, Rise, The Cat Butler, The Sleep Nanny and Walfinch.
BusinessesForSale.com Innovation of the Year Award
This award celebrates exceptional innovation in franchise marketing, highlighting transformative strategies for franchisee recruitment and resales. The winner demonstrates consistent use of advanced, technology-driven marketing approaches, positioning themselves as a leader in the industry.
Finalists: Anytime Fitness UK, Bluebird Care, Caremark, Driver Hire, Dyno-Rod, Home Instead, Revive!, Right at Home UK, Stagecoach Performing Arts and Water Babies.
Natalia Shvarts Community Builder of the Year Award
This award honours brilliance across all eight criteria, recognising a winner whose standout strategies and contributions have made a significant impact on the franchise community.
Finalists: Banana Moon Day Nurseries, Bluebird Care, InXpress, Molly Maid, Monkey Music, Poppies Cleaning Services, Puddle Ducks, Revive!, Speedy Freight and Stagecoach.
AdSmart from Sky Sustainability of the Year Award
This award honours excellence in environmental and social responsibility, recognising a winner who combines commercial success with a strong commitment to addressing environmental and social challenges, such as energy efficiency and climate initiatives.
Finalists: ActionCOACH, Agency Express, Autosmart, Chicken Cottage, Dyno-Rod, Good Oaks Home Care, Right at Home, Shuttercraft, Tezlom and Water Babies.
Knights PLC Diversity and Inclusion of the Year Award
This award recognises a charity or community hero demonstrating exceptional commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, as highlighted in their submission.
Finalists: Conexus Tuition, Doner Shack, Dream Doors, Harmony at Home, Home Instead, Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries, Pitman Training, Radfield Home Care, Right at Home and Snap-on Tools.
Elite Franchise Top Supplier Award
The EF100 Supplier Award highlights the outstanding contributions and innovation of suppliers who play a vital role in supporting the franchising industry. This prestigious award recognises reliability and exceptional service that drive success across the sector.
Finalists: AdSmart from Sky, Ashtons Franchise Consulting, Atlas Mapping, Coconut Marketing, Denfield, Franchise Resales Ltd, FranScape, Natalia Shvarts powered by Excello Law, Platinum Wave Franchising and Rev PR.
People’s Choice Award
This year, Elite Franchise subscribers can also get involved in voting! You have the opportunity to select your People’s Choice Award winner by visiting the EF100 winners list here. Here, you can explore detailed profiles of each brand, learn more about their achievements and make an informed decision. Once you’ve found your favourite, simply click through to cast your vote and show your support for their incredible work.
The winners will be announced during a dazzling ceremony on Thursday, 13th March 2025, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, in Central London.
Click here to find out more about the EF100 and the brands that make up the full 100 list.
