Our Sponsors

We are immensely grateful to NatWest, our long-standing sponsor, for their continuous support since 2012. NatWest’s commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women in business has been a cornerstone of the EWiF Awards’ success. Their partnership has enabled us to reach new heights and expand our reach, inspiring more women to explore franchising opportunities.

Atlas Mapping utilise geographic data to help franchises expand into new territories and extract more value from existing trade areas. They’ve been uncovering data-driven insights for over 12 years and love solving the problems no one else can. By recognising the real problems facing franchises of all sizes, they’ve developed market-leading, innovative solutions that provide genuine benefits to their clients.

Since 1977, the British Franchise Association (BFA) has become by far the largest and most influential trade association for franchising in the UK. Over the last 40 years, they have been helping entrepreneurs of all kinds make vital contacts. Supporting and educating franchisors and franchisees at every level of their development from newcomers to household names, and setting the highest ethical standards to make sure everyone is treated fairly.

With over 22 years of franchise marketing experience, Coconut offers franchisors a strategic solution to marketing. Experts in the Coconut team create bespoke content representing your brand, through copywriting, video production, local and national digital marketing, and website development, enabling your franchise brand and network to stand out, and grow. Thanks to their unique understanding of franchising (the directors have been or are franchisors and franchisees), Coconut identifies the best targets for a brand, telling your story to hit their mark. As a result, they soon become trusted partners, guiding franchises in a variety of sectors within the industry, and removing the pain and guesswork of all aspects of franchise marketing.

Elite Franchise is the definitive platform for the franchising sector. The platform is full to the brim with news and features for franchisors and franchisees alike. Whether you are firmly established in the franchise universe or just taking your first tentative steps into it, their team of experienced journalists and industry columnists will ensure your own franchise story is a successful one. From tips on how to expand abroad to figuring out how franchises can navigate the gig economy, they’ve got you covered.

Hartbeeps are the award winning, original musical storytellers and creators of multi-sensory play for babies and young children. Approved by babies and loved by grown-ups. With a different theme each week, every class is full of catchy original songs, sensory props, dress-up, dancing, puppet friends, bubbles and so much more… As well as all this every class ends with a beautiful quiet time lightshow, where you and your little one can enjoy a moment of calm together. Each of their specialist classes has been expertly designed to support your little one with the key areas of their development, matched carefully to their age and stage.

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognised brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries and serving billions of customers each year. As the global leader in the food and service industry, they have a legacy of innovation and hard work that continues to drive them not just on a global level, but also here locally within the UK and Ireland.

NatWest recognises the potential of franchising and has an established team of Franchise Development Managers across the UK supported by Franchise Accredited Relationship Managers to support Franchisors and Franchisees achieve their ambitions. They support franchisees on their journey from starting up a new franchise right the way through to expansion plans and growth into multi-unit operators with a wide range of solutions. 

Platinum Wave offers expert consultancy, marketing & recruitment to strengthen your franchise, and launch your brand internationally. PW Founder Suzie McCafferty is in hot demand as a business mentor. Not surprising when you consider she’s been in the industry for almost 25 years. Whether helping you navigate international expansion or getting the best from your franchisees, Suzie leads a team with a wealth of knowledge and credibility that’s hard to match.

Founded in 2015, Rev PR is a specialist franchise PR agency. From home grown start-ups to international giants, franchisors come to them for engaging, inspirational content that not only attracts prospects, but continues to drive them through the decision-making process. Crucially, they understand the unique relationship between a franchisor and its franchisees and the importance of ensuring brand quality, consistency, and tone of voice network wide.

Founded in 2013, Social Places is a MarTech company that specialises in location-based marketing and reputation management for franchised brands. At the heart of our approach is a dynamic and user-friendly dashboard, designed to bridge the digital and physical gap for businesses and customers alike. Our innovative product suites and workflows span across listings, reputation, social, ads and bookings. Our software empowers customers to focus on meaningful customer interactions, enhance operational efficiencies, and boost marketing efforts at a local level.