The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) is thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Franchise Industry Awards (FIAs), a groundbreaking celebration of excellence within the Australian franchise sector.
Designed to honour the achievements of franchisees, franchisors, suppliers, and service providers, the FIA promises to become the signature event for the entire franchising industry.
The Gala Black-Tie Awards Night will be held on Wednesday, 25th June 2025, at the Fullerton Hotel Grand Ballroom in Sydney. The evening will conclude with an exclusive After Party, allowing attendees to celebrate together in style.
Designed as the signature event for the industry, it will not only showcase excellence but also highlight the broader impact of franchising to industry stakeholders, government, media, and consumers.
Entry and Recognition
Entry will be free via an online portal and open to both FCA members and non-members. Award nominees, finalists, and winners will receive unique FIA logos to showcase their achievements, providing a valuable recognition tool for their businesses.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are now available, offering an excellent platform for organisations to align with this prestigious event. To secure your sponsorship, contact Helen Alfa at [email protected] for the full sponsorship prospectus.
“The Franchise Industry Awards mark a new era of recognition and celebration for the Australian franchise community. This is more than an awards night. It’s a moment for us to come together, reflect on our collective successes, and look to the future with optimism and ambition.”
“I’m delighted to share that we’ve already had great interest from potential sponsors and we encourage everyone in the sector to join us in making the FIAs the ‘night of nights’ for franchising.”
Award Categories and Judging Process
For this inaugural year, 25 award categories have been set across the entire industry including categories for business and people working within franchising.
Self-nomination will be available in all categories along with nominations by others in categories which require this within the process.
The nomination process will be via a secure portal with information provided contained in confidence and with only the chief judge and judging panel being able to access the stored information.
There will be several award nomination webinars run prior to the opening of nominations to assist people and companies considering participation to better understand the process and to support them in making a successful entry.
Key dates for 2025:
24th February Nominations Open
28th March Entries close
April / May Judging process is completed
25th June FIA Gala event and awards presentation evening – Fullerton Hotel Sydney.
