Global Franchise 10.3

Gold’s Gym International BEST INTERNATIONAL FITNESS FRANCHISE Gold’s Gym remains one of the most recognizable names in global fitness, with 550 locations across 29 countries. Founded in 1965, the brand has evolved alongside strength training’s rise into the mainstream, blending heritage, community, and a proven franchise model that continues to resonate in diverse markets. Coffee Berry BEST INTERNATIONAL FOOD & DRINK FRANCHISE – DRINKS Coffee Berry has built a tightly run street café franchise centered on quality, consistency, and control. Its vertically integrated model, disciplined expansion strategy, and hands-on support have enabled steady growth with more than 220 locations to date. UNITS Franchising Group Inc. BEST INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE FRANCHISE UNITS Moving and Portable Storage prioritizes local ownership, proprietary logistics technology, and durable infrastructure to support disciplined growth, while protecting franchisee autonomy and an excellent customer experience. INTERNATIONAL Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop is a family-owned and operated brand built on delivering an exceptional barbershop experience with modern style and consistency. The expansion strategy is focused on sustainable franchise partner growth, working alongside like-minded entrepreneurs who share the commitment to quality and community. The “masstige” approach offers a premium service and atmosphere at an accessible price point, creating a scalable model that resonates across markets. As it continues to grow, Tommy Gun’s is dedicated to supporting business owners with strong systems, brand standards, and ongoing innovation. Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop “We are honored to be named as Global Franchise Awards finalists, reflecting our Shared Success model and driving franchise partner growth worldwide.” Keenan Fisher, CEO B E S T H E A L T H & B E A U T Y F R A N C H I S E Turtle Tots BEST INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S SERVICE AND EDUCATION FRANCHISE Turtle Tots has built a purpose-led franchise combining commercial growth with real-world impact, scaling thoughtfully across UK, Ireland and the Middle East while staying true to its child-led mission built on strong foundations of quality, care, and community. ECHTE BÄRLINER GmbH BEST INTERNATIONAL FOOD & DRINK FRANCHISE – FOOD ECHTE BÄRLINER is a fast- growing kebab franchise built on strong branding, centralized sourcing, and hands-on founder involvement. Launched only in 2024, the concept has already scaled successfully to 15 locations across Germany and further afield. CMS Francis Lefebvre BEST INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE LAW FIRM SUPPLIER With clients spanning Europe and beyond, the firm delivers end-to-end legal support for brands scaling globally. From structuring networks to resolving disputes, the team blends deep regulatory expertise with dedicated local market insight. “Franchising in 2026 will be powered by AI and unprecedented access to real- time data” - Catalyst 20 GLOBAL FRANCHISE Issue 10.3 GLOBAL FRANCHISE AWARDS 2026 FINAL ISTS