The women lead the way at BFA HSBC Franchise Awards 2022

The spotlight was on the women at this year’s BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards who took home most of the franchisee awards on the night. The ceremony, which was held at VOX, Birmingham, saw women business owners win four out of the six awards in the franchisee categories.

Known as the ‘Oscars’ of the franchising industry the BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards evening is a flagship event in the franchising calendar. There was a demanding entry and judging process, reflecting the high standards the BFA encourages from its members. This year also saw the introduction of new categories representing the evolution, inclusion, and diversity across a thriving franchise sector.

Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchise Association, said: 

One of the winners of the night, Ellena Morgan (Little Voices), added: 

“I am honoured to win this award, overwhelmed to have shared a stage with so many large household brands. As a woman in business, it proves that with the right attitude and mindset, anything is possible. I hope I can inspire my pupils, and indeed all young women in business, because – as we always say at Little Voices – if you can just be the best you can be, your dreams can come true.” 

WINNERS:

Franchisees

BFA Star Performer – Jessica Lilley, babyballet

Community Focus – John Strange, Aspray

Next Generation – Ellena Morgan, Little Voices

Lifestyle – Asha Marie Richardson, Razzamataz

HSBC Best in Class Multi-Unit – Karim Jivraj, Starbucks

New Direction – Reema Mavani, McDonalds

Franchisors

Digital Transformation – Swimtime

Leadership & Culture – Home Instead

International Superbrand – Autosmart International

Emerging Franchisor – easyStorage

Lifestyle – Denise Hutton-Gosney, Razzamataz

Franchisor of the Year – Revive!

For more information about the BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards, the British Franchise Association, or the franchising sector in general, visit BFA’s profile.