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.

Downs Solicitors is a people-focused firm deeply rooted in the Surrey community, offering one of the region’s most comprehensive franchise legal services through a dedicated team of 10 specialist fee earners. Led by BFA-qualified consultant solicitor Kate Matthews, the franchise team brings together extensive expertise from across the firm’s four offices to support both emerging franchises and established national and international brands. 

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.

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. 

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.