Richard Mortimer, writer
Published at 25/08/2017, Updated on 28/10/2024 , Reading time: 1 min
The homecare provider, Bluebird Care has been named Franchisor of the Year in the 2017 HSBC Franchise Awards. The event, help at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham recognised the excellence achieved by both franchisors and franchisees a like.
In second, winning Silver was Driver Hire with Expense Reduction Analysts coming third with the bronze award. The night hosted franchises from a wide array of sectors including couriers, swim schools, homecare, children's entertainment and fast food. The shortlisted finalists presented their franchise to a panel of judges including representatives from Ashton’s Legal, HSBC and the BFA. Franchisors had to demonstrate their franchisee support, innovation and commitment to franchising ethics.
The list of Franchisor winners are:
BFA HSBC Franchisor of the Year:
Gold: Bluebird Care Silver: Driver Hire Bronze: Expense Reduction Analysts
Emerging Franchisor of the Year: Heritage Healthcare
The Brian Smart Award for International Development: Little Kickers Brand Innovation: InXpress Award for Franchise Support: McDonald’s Restaurants
Richard Mortimer, writer