NOVEMBER 2016
The bfa announces its franchisees of the year
franchising. They’ve truly demonstrated their flair for business alongside a local focus and we’re proud to recognise them with the highest honours in the sector.” Andrew Brattesani, UK head of franchising for HSBC, added: “These business owners are outstanding examples of British entrepreneurial excellence. Each has excelled for their vision, growth and community work, maximising the advantages of the franchise model by adding their own drive and ambition. Congratulations to them all.” The bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year winners are:
Young Franchisee of the Year Ben Witcomb – Metro Rod
Customer Service Franchisee of the Year
n The country’s top franchisees have been named by the British Franchise Association (bfa) at the 2016 bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards. The winners were recognised at a gala dinner at Birmingham Town Hall on 29 September, with the overall prize of Franchisee of the Year being awarded to Adam Holmes, Nathan Holmes and Andrew Blackhurst of Revive! Auto Innovations, Cambridge.
Beginning trading in 2007, the trio now employ 14 people, and operate from a fleet of eight vans and a static workshop. The company specialises in repairing minor damage to vehicle paintwork and alloy wheels.
Commenting on their win, Adam said:
“We are absolutely delighted. This award is testament to our fantastic staff, top-quality training and the very high standard of work on which we pride ourselves.” Adam, Nathan and Andrew received £10,000 from HSBC as part of the prize, while the other category winners each received £1,000. Zak Patel, from O2 in Leeds, received a special judges’ award for his pioneering campaign to provide access to technology for visually impaired people. Pip Wilkins, bfa chief executive, said: “Every year the standard gets better and it gets harder to make our decisions. Our winners showcase the diversity found in
CeX opens 500th global store
n Second-hand technology and entertainment retailer CeX is celebrating after opening its 500th retail store worldwide.
The branch was opened by franchisees Khuram Akram and Firash Rafiq in The Forge Shopping Centre in Glasgow. CeX now has over 340 stores in the UK,
two thirds of which are franchised, and operates in over 11 countries. Frank Orchard, franchising director at CeX, said: “We are extremely humbled by the support and confidence that our franchisees have shown in CeX to date.
Our collaborative approach to innovation enables franchisees to share in the strategic direction of the business by developing new store concepts, bringing new products online and creating fresh marketing initiatives. “We have identified over 150 new locations in the UK that would benefit from the presence of a CeX store and look forward to bringing the brand to a town or city near you in the not-too-distant future. Customer demand for entertainment-led high-street retail concepts is strong, and we expect this trend to continue.”
Adam Holmes, Nathan Holmes, Andrew Blackhurst – Revive! Auto Innovations
Female Franchisee of the Year Tricia Craig – Metro Rod
B2B Franchisee of the Year Kevin Lawley – Minster Cleaning Services
Olderpreneur Franchisee of the Year Steve Brown – Rosemary Bookkeeping
Microbusiness Franchisee of the Year Richard Bryan – Wilkins Chimney Sweep
Judges’ special award Zak Patel – O2
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