The British QSR Franchise Awards celebrate the finest in food brands and franchisees across the UK. It offers a platform for participants from all over the country to vie for top honours.
Franchises have proven to be a great opportunity for up incoming entrepreneurs as one in five franchises launched in the UK were set up by investors under the age of 30.
The Franchise Club is a collaborative platform brought to you by Franchise With Us and Oceanic Media. The first ever awards will take place in Birmingham this November.
Their mission is to bridge the gap between restaurant owners, franchise seekers, and industry experts, providing everyone with a platform to connect, learn, and grow together.
Here are all the Leeds finalists for the first ever British QSR Franchise Awards.
13. British QSR Brand of the Year
Four businesses with sites in Leeds are in the running for British QSR Brand of the Year including Pepe Peri Peri, German Doner Kebab, ChaiiWala and CUPP. | National World/Mo Bellamy/S Miah Photo: National World/Mo Bellamy/S Miah
14. Growth Brand of the Year
Bubble CiTea in the White Rose is one of two major brands with sites in Leeds in the running for Growth Brand of the Year. It is competing against 92 Degrees. | Bubble CiTea Photo: Bubble CiTea
15. Best Halal Food Franchise
Archie's is in the running for Best Halal Food Franchise. It has a site in Trinity. It is joined by Pepe Peri Peri, which has a few sites in Leeds. | Joshua/Google Photo: Joshua/Google
16. QSR Entrepreneur of the Year
In the running for QSR Entrepreneur of the Year is Bubble CiTea, Chaiiwala and Leeds' newest hot chocolate site Knoops. | Geha Pandey Photo: Geha Pandey
17. Best Franchisor of the year
All nominations for Best Franchisor of the year have sites in Leeds. These include Domino's Pizza, Burger King, Subway, KFC, McDoanld's, Papa Johns, YO! sushi restaurants, Wendy's and Taco Bell. | National World/S Miah/Google Photo: National World/S Miah/Google