2026 Award Categories
Entries Are Now Closed
Nominations are now closed for 2026 - thank you to all those that entered or nominated someone.
Finalists will be announced on 17th April 2026
SOCIAL IMPACT
CHAMPION
Open to Franchisors & Franchisees
FRANCHISEE
OF THE YEAR
Open to Franchisees
SUPPLIER
OF THE YEAR
Open to franchise suppliers
INSPIRATIONAL PERSON
IN FRANCHISING
Open to everyone
FRANCHISING INCLUSIVITY CHAMPION
Open to Franchisors & Franchisees
LIFESTYLE FRANCHISE
OF THE YEAR
Open to Franchisors
SUPPORT MANAGER
OF THE YEAR
Open to Support Managers
NEXT GEN FRANCHISE CHAMPION
Open to Franchisees under 30
FRANCHISE INDUSTRY
CHAMPION
Open to everyone
FRANCHISOR
OF THE YEAR
Open to Franchisors
FRANCHISING
TRAILBLAZER
Open to Franchisors & Franchisees
MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR
Open to multi-territory Franchisees
Get Your Early Bird Tickets
The 2026 Disruptive Franchise Awards are happening in Manchester on Sat 13th June as we would LOVE you to be there!
You can get your early bird tickets right now!
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Meet The Judges
Every award is judged by our panel of industry experts to ensure the process is fair to all. These amazing people give up their time for free and they are looking for entries that knock them off their chairs!
Nigel Apperley
Franchisor,
Trustist
Rachael Wenham
Head Of Franchise Development,
What Franchise
Katie Bullon
Franchisor
Activ Marketing Group
Helen Wilson
Head Of Operations
& Franchisee
Gootopia
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2023
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