Celebrating Innovation In Franchising
Don't miss the biggest celebration of innovation in the franchise industry this year!
Come and join us at the Holiday Inn, City Centre, Manchester for an incredible day of face to face interaction, amazing and inspirational talks and of course, to find out who has won each Disruptive Franchise Award category this year!
Saturday 13th June 2026 - Manchester
Disruptive Thinkers Welcome!
Don't miss the biggest celebration of innovation, creativity and forward-thinking in the franchise industry!
Come and join us at the Holiday Inn, City Centre, Manchester for an incredible day of face to face interaction, amazing and inspirational talks and of course, to find out who has won each Disruptive Franchise Award category this year!
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Opportunities
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Awards
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You can enter as many award categories as you like for a fixed fee of just £15
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Disruptive Franchise Awards...
When & Where Is The Event?
The 2026 Disruptive Franchise Awards take place on Saturday 13th June at The Holiday Inn, Manchester City Center. The venue is opposite Manchester Piccadilly rail station and has a car park a short walk away.
Who Can Enter The Awards?
The Disruptive Franchise Awards celebrate innovation, creativity and forward thinking in franchising. There are 12 categories that various people can enter and all categories are judged by our expert judging panel. The awards are not judged on turnover or network size and there are categories for franchisors, franchisees, suppliers and people in the wider franchise industry.
Who Is The Event For?
The Disruptive Franchise Awards are a day of true celebration and EVERYONE is welcome! You don't have to be in the franchise industry to attend. This event is for anyone wanting to spend an inspirational day with an incredible group of people and celebrating positive disruption whilst learning from our incredible speakers. It's an event to grow your network, make friends and get to know the inner workings of the franchise industry.
When Are The Finalists Announced?
Award entries are open from 12th January 2026 to 6th March 2026. The 4 finalists in each category will all be announced on 17th April 2026.
Can I Sponsor The Event?
ABSOLUTELY! We are looking for amazing, disruptive businesses to partner with us and sponsor the Disruptive Franchise Awards for 2026!
We are currently looking for a Headline Partner who will be onboard for the event and 12 months of podcast sponsorship, as well as Award Presenters - who will present 4 awards each. In addition to this, we are also looking for the right business to join us as 12 month sponsor for The Disruptive Franchise Podcast.
If you are interested and want more details, email [email protected]
Enter The 2026 Awards Now
Take a look at this year's categories and enter now!
Entries open until 6th March 2026
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