--- title: "Global Franchise Awards 2025 announces winners" url: https://burnaze.com/article/a4fed76a-ffac-4f8a-be49-2965201db027 source: "Global Franchise" original_url: https://www.global-franchise.com/news/global-franchise-awards-2025-announces-winners author: "Global Franchise Team" category: "Franchise Industry" industry: "Franchise Industry" published: 2025-03-06T09:41:29.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T16:10:49.574Z image: https://www.global-franchise.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Global-Franchise-Awards-2025-winners.jpeg --- # Global Franchise Awards 2025 announces winners **TL;DR:** The Global Franchise Awards 2025 honored ERA Group as the Global Franchise Grand Champion, while Michael Seid was recognized in the Global Franchise Hall of Fame. The awards ceremony, held at the IFA convention in Las Vegas, celebrated excellence in international franchising across various categories. *By Global Franchise Team, originally published in Global Franchise on 2025-03-06. [Read the original](https://www.global-franchise.com/news/global-franchise-awards-2025-announces-winners).* ## Key facts - ERA Group wins Global Franchise Grand Champion - Reshift Media named Best Marketing & PR Firm - Michael Seid inducted into Global Franchise Hall of Fame ## Story **ERA Group triumphs, securing top honors, while Michael Seid is recognized in Global Franchise’s Hall of Fame** A distinguished assembly of the global franchising industry’s top innovators came together to celebrate their achievements at the Global Franchise Awards 2025 reception. Presented by Jack Monson, CEO of Brand J and host of the Social Geek podcast, the event honored outstanding brands across 23 categories, with winners selected by a panel of esteemed franchise professionals and international association leaders. The Global Franchise Awards 2025 ceremony, held at the IFA convention on February 11 in Las Vegas, celebrated excellence in international franchising, bringing together industry leaders from around the world. The event recognized outstanding achievements across various categories, with ERA Group emerging as the standout winner. ## Award winners announced ERA Group achieved remarkable success by securing three prestigious awards: **Global Franchise Grand Champion:** This top honor acknowledges ERA Group’s exceptional performance, innovation and impact in the franchising industry. **Best Business & Professional Services Franchise:** Recognized for the fifth time in eight years, ERA Group’s commitment to delivering expert financial insights and cost management strategies has solidified its leadership in the sector. **Regional Champion – Americas:** This award highlights ERA Group’s significant growth and success across the American continent, reflecting its strong presence and influence in the region. Mark Taylor, Global CEO of ERA Group, expressed his gratitude: “Winning these awards is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our franchisees and support teams worldwide.” He emphasized that being named the Global Franchise Grand Champion is an incredible honor, reflecting ERA Group’s success in over 60 countries. In the supplier categories, Reshift Media was honored as the Best Marketing & PR Firm for the third consecutive year. This recognition underscores their dedication to delivering cutting-edge digital marketing services tailored for franchise organizations. Steve Buors, CEO of Reshift Media, remarked: “The Reshift team is elated to have been named the world’s best franchise marketing company for the third straight year.” ## Sector excellence awards The awards also celebrated excellence across various sectors: **Best Children’s Service & Education Franchise:** School of Rock **Best Emerging Franchise:** Graze Craze **Best Fitness & Beauty Franchise:** Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop **Best Retail Franchise:** BENU Pharmacies **Best Fitness Franchise:** Orangetheory Fitness **Best Food & Drink Franchise – Desserts:** IHOP **Best Food & Drink Franchise – Drink:** Gong Cha **Best Food & Drink Franchise – Food:** Applebee’s **Best Lifestyle Franchise:** The Travel Franchise **Best Property Maintenance Franchise:** Stratus Building Solutions **Best Franchise Law Firm:** Lathrop GPM **Best Franchise Consultancy:** MSA Worldwide **Best Entertainment Franchise:** Chuck E. Cheese **Best Signage & Communications Franchise:** Signarama **Global Franchise Hall of Fame Inductee:** Michael Seid **Global Franchise Corporate Social Responsibility Champion:** Goliathtech **Global Franchise GRAND CHAMPION:** ERA Group ## Regional champions The awards also recognized regional excellence: **Regional Champion – Europe:** The Travel Franchise **Regional Champion – Asia-Pacific:** City Cave **Regional Champion – Middle East & Africa:** ALBAIK The 2025 judging panel comprised distinguished industry leaders: - Cristina Matos, CEO of the Portuguese Franchise Association - Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchise Association - Jennifer Brandon, Chief Revenue Officer of the International Franchise Association - Katalin Mandel, Franchise Industry Veteran - Sherry McNeil, President & CEO of the Canadian Franchise Association These awards highlight the dynamic and diverse landscape of global franchising, celebrating brands that demonstrate excellence, innovation and a commitment to advancing the industry. ## Entities - General (sector) - Global Franchise (publication) - international expansion (topic) - Applebee's (company) - Orangetheory Fitness (company) - School of Rock (company) - IHOP (company) - industry recognition (topic) - Jack Monson (person) - MSA Worldwide (company) - Stratus Building Solutions (company) - Gong cha (company) --- Originally reported by Global Franchise Team, Global Franchise (https://www.global-franchise.com/news/global-franchise-awards-2025-announces-winners). 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