Sponsorship Opportunities
The Disruptive Franchise Awards is the only event in the industry that celebrates positive disruption and innovation!
The 2025 awards had a record number of entries and completely sold out. The whole industry was talking about the event the following day and it was such an incredible day that 2 of our sponsors came straight back for 2026!
This year so far, we've already reached over 100,000 on socials, tickets are very nearly sold out and there is a huge buzz in the air.
Our sponsors are the heart of the event and we LOVE working with them on a level that anchors them into our community. We have a limted number of opportunities left for you to get involved for the 2026 Disruptive Awards which are happening on Sat 13th June in Manchester.
CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE...
Whether you're looking for new audiences to get in front of or you want to increase your visibility within the franchise sector, we've got a package to suit you! We're looking for sponsors who want to be actively involved and we're happy to work with you to maximise activation within this warm and open-minded community.
Drinks
Sponsor
We would love a drinks sponsor to help everyone raise a glass in celebration at the end of the event! Be the hero of the day!
The investment is £500 and includes:
Your banner at the event
Thanked by the host on stage
Your logo on screen
Guest Episode on The Disruptive Franchise Podcast
Ticket for the event, including lunch
INTERESTED? EMAIL:
[email protected]
Meet Our 2026 Sponsors
We are so grateful to these amazing sponsors - without them, the Disruptive Franchise Awards wouldn't be what it is!
These sponsors have all partnered with us to bring you exciting and inspiring talks on the day of the awards. They embrace disruption and embody all that we stand for as a community!
Impact Franchising - The Agency
Headline Sponsor
Founded by Stacey Cann to offer sales and marketing done for franchisors to create a predictable flow of qualified leads.
This isn’t about selling franchises, it’s about awarding them to the right people for YOUR franchise.
The agency ethos is simple - we win when our clients win!
Ali Braid
Event Sponsor
Ali has built her career in the recruitment industry over the last 22 years and is a speaker, a facilitator, trainer, coach and owner of Recruitment specialist training business The Recruitment Trainer.
Her calling is to upskill, increase performance and maximise the enjoyment of everyone she works with.
Tim Freed
Event Sponsor
Book That In is designed specifically for providers who take bookings and payments for classes and activities.
Franchisees get a smooth, professional system that automates the entire process - from bookings and payments.
Meanwhile, franchisors gain the oversight they need to scale confidently.
Nicki James
Event Sponsor
Nicki James is a Global Brand Strategist, speaker and best-selling author and the catalyst for some of the most game-changing brand transformations and moves into category leadership in both the online and offline entrepreneurial space. Trusted by some of the biggest names in the industry she works with clients around the world from the USA to the UAE, Australia, Europe and the UK.
Kam Akhtar
Panel Expert
Kam is a digital growth strategist helping franchisors turn their existing franchisee reviews into a powerful recruitment tool. At Trustist, he focuses on leveraging review data to boost brand credibility, visibility, and trust in Google search — helping franchise brands attract more prospective franchisees at the moment they’re researching opportunities.
Kam will be one of our panel experts.
Anna Green
Panel Expert
Anna Green is a qualified Sales Strategist and owner of The Sales Makers.
She helps business owners make more income by honing their sales systems and self-confidence so they can maximise the sales they get from the leads they have in a heart-led, ethical way.
Anna will be one of our panel experts where she will be sharing her thoughts on sales in 2026
Matt Harmsworth
Panel Expert
Matt Harmsworth is helping busy business owners worldwide dominate their industries using AI and Automation.
Demystifying the 'Dark Art' of how exactly we can use AI to grow and scale in a time where it's difficult to keep up with the ever-changing tech landscape.
Matt is the founder of AI or Die and Loqui and supports founders and business owners with AI deployment with strategy, love and ethics.
A 7 figure business owner himself, Matt will be one of our panel guests sharing his knowledge
Laura Robson
Panel Expert
Laura Robson is a Business Systems Strategist who helps coaches, consultants & service businesses build systems that support their growth.
She is a Certified HighLevel Admin in the UK and is owner of Back Pocket Office.
If you have a big idea but don't know where to start with funnels and tech, Laura is passionate about helping businesses owners and will be one of our panel experts
Coming Soon
We are still talking to some amazing people about sponsoring our event and when confirmed, we will let you know right here!
If you would like to be involved in The Disruptive Franchise Awards this year, we'd love to hear from you - get in touch via [email protected]
We love helping experts share their knowledge with our incredible attendees!
