Nominations for the Top 30 Franchise Executives 2026 report close at midnight on Tuesday 10 February.
Now is the time to nominate yourself, a colleague or an industry figure for their extraordinary performance over the past 12 months.
The report highlights executives who’ve driven business growth, innovation, and strong financial performance for their brands. It’s a celebration of leadership, passion, dedication, and franchise support, by individuals who have helped propel their businesses forward in a competitive market.
You can nominate anyone who works for a head office or support role in a franchise operation. This includes marketing, training, business development, operations, product development, finance, franchising and leasing roles, as well as founder and CEO titles.
Eligible nominees will be asked to submit an online entry; these will then be judged by a panel that includes:
- Arthur McColl, former head of Frontline Recruitment Group and ex-CEO of Anytime Fitness Australia;
- Nicholas Woodward, former country manager of Pack & Send;
- Helen Alfa, head of memberships and partnerships at the FCA, and a former national franchise manager at Fernwood Fitness;
- Vanessa Wilmot, managing director of Geotech Information Services;
- Peter White, GM commercial at Frandata Australia;
- Peter Knight, business and franchise accountant, Knight Partners;
- Sarah Stowe, editor of Franchise Executives and Franchise Business.
It’s easy to nominate, and you can nominate multiple people – just ensure the nominations are in before the deadline.
Don’t miss your chance to nominate – click here to add your nominations now.
