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Welcome to the 25th Irish Franchise Association Gala Evening & Awards


The awards will take place on March 25th 2022 from 7pm
in Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8.


Dress Code: Black tie


Contact awards@irishfranchiseassociation.com if you have any queries. 

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Dress code: Black tie

General arrival time: The networking reception starts from 7pm. We encourage everyone to arrive and take advantage of this time to mix and mingle. Our Board will be on hand to facilitate introductions between different franchises and guests. The estimated end time for the official gala evening and awards is 11:15 – 11:30pm. 

Hotel address and location: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin D08 VRR7 (Please note that it is not the Radisson St. Helen’s on the Stillorgan Road)

Parking: For more information on directions and parking please visit https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-dublin/contact

On the list/check in at the door vs. tickets needed: No Eventbrite tickets are required on the night, we will operate off a guest list and please check in with our team at the door. 

Let’s get social: Please use the #irishfranchiseawards2022 on all your posts on the night. 


Charity Raffle in aid of Make-A-Wish Ireland

  • We are on a mission to support Make-A-Wish in granting a record number of wishes in their 30th year.
  • To donate or enter the raffle, please visit www.idonate.ie/ifaa2022.
  • F​urther details will be shared on the night.
  • €20 donation = 1 ticket; €50 donation = 3 tickets; €90 donation = 5 tickets
  • If you wish to donate a larger sum, please fill in the custom amount


Additional tickets: We encourage you to book any remaining tickets on Eventbrite as soon as possible. Hotel numbers are being confirmed today. 

Covid considerations: We understand that attendees may have some concerns around Covid and mixing with a larger group of people. We all need to responsible and we would ask that anyone displaying symptoms takes an antigen test before attending. We respect your choice to wear a mask and to avoid hand-shaking etc. We will be giving plenty of space between tables and hand sanitiser will be available throughout the venue.

The 2023 Award Categories

01

Children’s Play & Education Franchise of the Year.

02

Lifestyle Franchise of the Year (health & beauty; home; fitness).

03

Food Service: Casual Dining Franchise of the Year.

04

Food Service: Quick Service Restaurant Franchise of the Year (including Delivered).

05

Business to Business Franchise of the Year.

06

Retail Franchise of the Year.

07

Service Franchise of the Year

08

Franchise of the Year – Sustainability.

09

Franchisee of the Year – Retail.

10

Franchisee of the Year – Service.

11

Best Emerging Franchise of the Year.

12

Best Irish International Franchise of the Year.

The 2019 Award Winners

  • Care Franchise of the Year – Home Instead Senior Care Ireland
  • Children’s Franchise of the Year – Bricks 4 Kidz – Wexford – Ireland4 Kidz
  • Fitness Franchise of the Year – Énergie Fitness
  • Food Service: Casual Dining Franchise of the Year – Rocket’s
  • Food Service: Delivered Offerings Franchise of the Year – Camile Thai
  • Food Service: Quick Service Restaurant Franchise of the Year – Supermac’sIreland
  • Business Service Franchise of the Year – No-H2O
  • Retail Franchise of the Year – Insomnia Coffee Company
  • Service Franchise of the Year – Synergy Stocktaking Ireland
  • Franchise of the Year – Green Initiatives – Gino’s Gelato
  • Franchisee of the Year – Retail – The Zip Yard Ireland Drogheda / Ranelagh
  • Franchisee of the Year – Service – ActionCOACH Business Coaching Ireland
  • Best Emerging Franchise of the Year – Junior Einsteins Science Club
  • The ‘One To Watch’ Franchise of the Year – Pet Sitters Ireland – Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services
  • Best Irish International Franchise of the Year – Chopped
  • Outstanding Contribution to Franchising Award – Mr. Pat McDonagh, Supermacs Ireland
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