UK's leading franchisors revealed

The winners of the 22nd bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards, supported by Express Newspapers, were announced in front of nearly 300 of the UK's franchise businesses and experts.

Five winners across three categories were selected following 15 finalist presentations to the expert judging panel in May. The winners, revealed at the Heritage Motor Centre, Warwickshire, were felt to bring to life the most entrepreneurial, ethical franchising in the UK today, regardless of business sector, size or geography.

Presented with awards on the night were:

bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Award
• Gold - McDonald's
• Silver - Home Instead Senior Care
• Bronze - etyres

HSBC Franchisee Support Award
• Autosmart

Express Newspapers Brand Builder
• Belvoir Lettings

Brian Smart, Director General of the British Franchise Association (bfa), commented on the winners: "This has been another inspirational year for franchising. Each year the awards unearth fantastic success stories and demonstrations of ethical franchising at work. Our judging panel were presented with some of the best examples of innovation, brand development and franchisee support that they have ever seen and it has been a privilege to recognise these truly outstanding franchisors. Each of our winners is a credit to the sector."