FAQs
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Which categories can I enter as a Franchisor?
As a franchisor you are eligible to enter all available franchisor and special recognition
awards. The Category Information page details the list of awards and only one entry form needs to be filled out per entrant. In that form, you can choose the franchisor categories to enter and also the special awards categories you wish to enter also. Simply answer the questions as they are presented and you will skip or work through each one.
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Which categories can I enter as a Franchisee?
As a franchisee you are eligible to enter all available franchisee categories and three special recognition awards (Employee Star of the Year, Community Champion of the Year and Leadership in Franchising Award).
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Who can nominate suppliers for the new Franchise Supplier of the Year Award?
Both Franchisors and Franchisees can nominate suppliers, Simply fill out this form as many times as you wish with the relevant information per supplier.
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Can I submit an entry for some, but not all, of the special awards?
Yes - you can apply for none, one, or all of the awards applicable to you. It is completely your choice and how you answer the questions in the Special Recognition Awards section of the form will bring you to the appropriate next questions. You can choose from the list which award you would first like to enter or choose “No, I'm finished, take me to the end.” which will take you to the end where you submit your form.
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What is the financial information submitted in my entry used for?
The financial information is for the judges' information alone to support your entry and will not be shared with anyone else or made publicly available anywhere else.
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Do I need to complete a form for each entry?
No - Our entry form is designed so that you can apply for just one or all of the awards in the same form. If you just want to apply for a Franchisee or Franchisor award or perhaps just the Employee Star of the Year Award you will be completing the same form and be guided to the relevant questions.
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I have submitted my entry, and now I want to apply for another award. Is this possible?
No problem - as long as the deadline has not passed please email us your answers to awards@irishfranchiseassociation.com and we will amend your entry to include this additional information.
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I want to enter a second entry for the Employee Star of the Year. How do I do that?
We would encourage entrants to pick their strongest candidate for this award and if you have two or more (lucky you!) please email us the additional candidate entry answers to awards@irishfranchiseassociation.com and we will amend your entry to include this additional information in your form.
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What is the deadline to enter the 2024 awards?
Monday 19th February 2024.
