Caremark (Richmond) win at franchisee awards

The care at home business owners were obviously delighted to be announced as a winner in the Great British Franchisee Awards 2021.

The Great British Franchisee Awards focuses on the people who have made UK franchising a success. Recognising the outstanding performance of franchisees, regardless of the size of their business or the sector they work in.

Judged by a prestigious judging panel of industry experts, these Caremark franchisees demonstrated what it takes to be Great British Franchisees and here is what winning franchisees Shipra Mehta and Swati Bagwe had to say on the recognition:

“We are delighted to get the GBF Award.

It is very encouraging to get such recognition especially when you are a small business owner and are new to the sector. The last year has been very challenging because of the pandemic, however, having a good team and vision has helped us in achieving and maintaining our goal of providing excellent quality of care to our community.”

Johnny Sellyn from Which Franchise said: “These are impartial awards with a clear and transparent judging process, focusing on the people who have made UK franchising a success.”

These judges Johnny alluded to consist of Suki Dehal – Lloyds Bank, Head of Franchising, Aman Nirwal – BDO, Senior Key Account Manager Franchising, Euan Fraser – AMO Consulting, and Derrick Simpson, Companion of the British Franchise Association.

Derrick Simpson has this to say on the awards: “I feel passionately that the basis of any successful franchise network is the commitment, drive and dedication of their franchisees. The Great British Franchisee Awards recognise those franchisees who excel at combining their passion for the business with commitment to the franchise sector and involvement with their community.”

While Aman Niral reflected on the judging process: “I have thoroughly enjoyed reviewing all the applications, it has been so refreshing to see how all sizes of businesses from various sectors have coped and adapted their businesses in response to not only Covid-19 but looking at sustainable growth and business resilience for many years to come.”

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