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title: "2021 Franchise Update Media Innovation Awards Entry Closes May 10"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/394bdfd3-dd53-4697-a516-c7ef3d8153af
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/articles/2021_franchise_update_media_innovation_awards_entry_closes_may_10.html
author: "Multi-Unit Franchisee"
category: "Franchise Industry"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
published: 2021-04-26T07:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:28:38.092Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/art/articles/5922_plate.jpg
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# 2021 Franchise Update Media Innovation Awards Entry Closes May 10

**TL;DR:** The 2021 Franchise Update Media Innovation Awards entry closes on May 10, recognizing innovative ideas in franchising. The awards will recognize franchise systems that demonstrate business innovation in areas such as marketing, products, human resources, and operations.

*By Multi-Unit Franchisee, originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-04-26. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/articles/2021_franchise_update_media_innovation_awards_entry_closes_may_10.html).*

## Story

The most innovative ideas, concepts, and strategies in franchising will once again be recognized by the premier industry award spotlighting innovation in franchise brands and systems – the annual Franchise Innovation Awards. The Franchise Innovation Awards set the standard for recognizing franchise systems that demonstrate the core values of business innovation in areas such as building market share and engaging employees and customers for business sustainability. A panel of expert judges will review all entries searching for the brands that best instill the vision, strategy, and execution of innovation in their organizations.

Any franchise brand is eligible to submit its innovative ideas and results in four categories: 1) Marketing & Branding, 2) Products & Services, 3) Human Resources, and 4) Operations. Each category also includes awards in different areas of innovation. The call for entries is open through May 10.

Submissions can be made by franchisors directly, or by agencies and franchisees acting on their behalf with franchisor approval. The 2021 Franchise Innovation Awards winners will be announced in the 3rd quarter editions of both *Franchise Update* magazine and *Multi-Unit Franchisee* magazine. An overview of each award winner’s case study will be included in both the print and digital editions of the two magazines.

Winners also will also receive recognition in Franchise Update Media’s weekly newsletters, social media platforms, and be archived online at franchising.com. Find additional information about the 2021 Franchise Innovation Awards, including entry details, how to register, eligibility, and more at franchiseinnovationawards.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Franchise Industry (sector)
- franchise awards (topic)
- Multi-Unit Franchisee (person)
- franchise innovation (topic)
- innovation awards (topic)

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Originally reported by Multi-Unit Franchisee, Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/articles/2021_franchise_update_media_innovation_awards_entry_closes_may_10.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/394bdfd3-dd53-4697-a516-c7ef3d8153af).