Startups.co.uk:
The 2011 British Franchise Association (bfa) Franchisee of the Year Awards open for entries today, with £5,000 up for grabs for the UK’s top franchise manager.
Supported by HSBC, the awards invite entries from franchising firms across the country, and will provide cash prizes for the top three nominees at a gala ceremony at Birmingham’s NEC on September 29 2011.
The awards judges will also recognise franchisees across five different regions – London & South East, South West & South Wales, Midlands & North Wales, North, and Scotland & Northern Ireland.
The overall national winner will receive a Gold award of £5,000, with a Silver prize of £3,000 and Bronze of £2,000. Each of the regional winners will receive £500.
Franchisors are able to nominate five franchisees, with one nomination per region.