Australian Franchise Awards – 2014 Results

The big winners this year were Wendy’s Supa Sundaes, which took out the Established Franchisor of the Year title, Shingle Inn, which was named Emerging Franchisor, and last year’s winner Specsavers which won the International Franchisor category. While Wendy’s and Specsavers are both well-known brands in New Zealand, Shingle Inn is just launching its boutique café brand here. 

Another face familiar to New Zealand franchisors (and Franchise New Zealand readers) is Greg Nathan, who was inducted into Australia’s Franchising Hall of Fame. As founder of the Franchise Relationships Institute, Greg has made a huge contribution to the understanding and development of the franchise sector on both sides of the sector and beyond.

Winners list in full

There were 13 awards presented on the evening, proudly sponsored by MYOB. Successful individuals and businesses were recognised across a range of functions including franchisees, support staff and franchise innovators.

Australian Established Franchisor of the Year: Wendy's Supa Sundaes

Australian Emerging Franchisor of the Year: Shingle Inn

International Franchisor of the Year: Specsavers

Multi-Unit Franchisee of the Year: Grill'd - Brad Walker and Matt Walker

Franchisee of the Year (2 or more staff): Shingle Inn - Mt Ommaney - April & Tony Carne, Nicky Nesbitt, Wiesiek Lewandowski

Franchisee of the Year (less than two staff): OPSM - Waurn Ponds and Rowan Prendergast

Franchise Woman of the Year: Hydrokleen Australia - Sharon Jurd

Field Manager of the Year: Jamaica Blue - Danika Heslop

Supplier of the Year: Shift8

Excellence in Marketing: OPSM

Franchisor Social Responsibility Award: Specsavers

Franchisee Community Responsibility and Contribution: Grill'd Cairns - David Price

Franchise Hall of Fame Inductee: Greg Nathan