OSCAR Pet Foods scoops prestigious nominations

OSCAR Pet Foods has been shortlisted for two awards at the BFA HSBC franchise awards, which will be held in June.

OSCAR Pet Foods has become the only franchise to have been nominated in two separate categories at the BFA HSBC Franchise Awards 2019. The incredible achievement shows that the franchise’s dedication to helping its franchisees thrive and grow hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Pet franchise OSCAR has been nominated in the Brand Awareness & Innovation category, which recognises how well brands market themselves and continually strive to improve their business model, as well as the blue riband Franchisor of the Year category. The awards ceremony is one of the most important events in the franchising calendar, meaning that even a nomination is a terrific achievement for any franchise.

Franchise Director for OSCAR Pet Foods, Simon Bartholomew, commented on the incredible achievement.

"To be nominated for one award is an excellent achievement in itself, but to be put forward for two is just fantastic news. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the head office team who work tirelessly on innovation strategies that help support our network of franchisees, who, in turn, successfully put them into practice."

CEO of the BFA, Pip Wilkins, congratulated OSCAR on its nomination.

“Getting shortlisted for two awards says it all really. The company continues to pioneer positive change in the franchising industry.”

Andrew Brattesani, Head of Franchising at HSBC, added:

“OSCAR Pet Foods is the only company to have been nominated for two awards in the franchisor categories, testament to the company’s ongoing commitment to ethical franchising. I wish them the best of luck in both the Franchisor of the Year and Brand Awareness & Innovation categories.”

The awards ceremony will be held in June and OSCAR is bound to have everything crossed so it will emerge victorious on the night.