TL;DR
Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine is seeking nominations for the 2026 Most Valuable Performer (MVP) Awards, which honor franchisee excellence. The awards include categories such as Mega-Growth Leadership and Spirit of Franchising, with winners receiving VIP passes to the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference and a feature in Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine.
Your nomination matters because Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine is once again honoring franchisee excellence with the annual Most Valuable Performer (MVP) Awards. The awards celebrate the best and the brightest franchisees, including power operators, innovators, and creative thinkers who demonstrate outstanding performance in growing both their organization and their brands. You can nominate MVP franchisees here.
2026 MVP Award categories include: Mega-Growth Leadership Influencer Award for Husband and Wife Team Influencer Award for Former Pro Athlete Innovation Award Veteran Entrepreneurship Award Spirit of Franchising Award Single-Brand Leadership Award Multi-Brand Leadership Award Noble Cause Award American Dream Award Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality Award MVP award winners will receive VIP passes to the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas, March 24–27. They will be recognized on stage during the general session. In addition, each winner will receive an exclusive profile in Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine, a feature on Franchising.
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This story was originally published by M. Scott Morris in Franchising.com on December 31, 2025. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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