FranScape is delighted to announce that it has been named a finalist in the Support Partner of the Year category at the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2026.
The prestigious awards celebrate excellence across the UK franchise sector, recognising businesses and individuals who make an outstanding contribution to franchising. Being shortlisted is recognition of FranScape’s commitment to helping franchise brands grow through innovative technology, automation and AI.
Founded in 2020, FranScape was created by the team behind one of the UK’s leading children’s activity franchise networks, Swimtime. Having experienced first-hand the operational challenges faced by franchisors, the team set out to build a platform that combined powerful technology with genuine franchise expertise.
Today, FranScape supports more than 50 franchise brands across the UK, Europe and Australia, helping franchisors improve customer experience, automate manual processes, make better use of data and create stronger, more scalable businesses.
Unlike generic CRM or booking software, every development within FranScape is shaped by real-world franchise experience and close collaboration with its growing client base. The platform continues to evolve through investment in AI, automation, reporting and operational efficiency, enabling franchisors to spend less time on administration and more time supporting the growth of their networks.
The impact of this approach can be seen across the brands FranScape supports. One example highlighted in the awards submission is The Creation Station, which has achieved approximately 160% growth in quarterly revenue since partnering with FranScape in 2022, alongside significant improvements in operational efficiency and franchisee support.
Theo Millward, Founder and CEO of FranScape, said:
“We’re incredibly proud to be recognised by the British Franchise Association as a finalist for Support Partner of the Year.
FranScape was built to solve real challenges faced by franchisors, and everything we develop is driven by practical experience and the fantastic relationships we have with our clients. This recognition is a reflection of the trust our customers place in us every day and the hard work of our brilliant team.
We’d like to thank every franchise brand that has chosen to partner with us and everyone who has supported our journey over the past five years. We’re excited to represent the franchise technology sector at the awards later this year.”
The winners of the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2026 will be announced at the awards ceremony on 12 November 2026 following the final judging stage.
Whatever the outcome, being recognised as a finalist is a significant milestone for FranScape and reinforces its mission to help franchise businesses embrace technology, improve performance and unlock sustainable growth.