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Noodle Box BEST FOOD & DRINK FRANCHISE (FOOD) Drawing inspiration from South-East Asian hawker markets, Noodle Box has grown to become Australia’s largest and fastest-growing Asian food franchise with a growing footprint in the U.S. too. The brand is currently seeking master franchisees in international markets, including India. Franchise FastLane BEST FRANCHISE CONSULTANCY Franchise FastLane drives responsible, accelerated growth through turnkey development services. Led by industry veterans, it manages the entire franchisee sales lifecycle and stands out as the only consultancy offering multiple value-added programs. Expedia Cruises BEST RETAIL FRANCHISE Expedia Cruises offers franchisees a highly scalable business model backed by the trusted Expedia brand. With 261 locations across Canada and the U.S., franchisees benefit from protected territories, Expedia platform leads, and community engagement through brick-and-mortar locations. PR, LEAD GENERATION, WEB DESIGN, VIDEO, DIGITAL MEDIA, BRANDING, CRISIS COMMS For 25 years, BizCom has delivered award- winning campaigns and solutions, helping clients achieve exceptional results in a rapidly evolving media landscape. A previous Global Franchise Awards winner and an annual ‘Top Franchise Supplier’ in Entrepreneur, BizCom’s acquisition of franchise marketing and lead-generation firm Brand J has resulted in combined agency services that now include everything from franchise PR to lead generation, web design, video, social media, thought leadership, digital advertising, personal branding and more. In 2025, BizCom is focused on growing dynamic franchise and entrepreneurial brands with disruptive ideas that capture attention and resonate deeply. BizComAssociates “Our goal is to be at the forefront of technological innovation and its impact on marketing and communications.” - ScottWhite, co-founder and CEO Around 59% of franchises surveyed by FranData in 2023 cited labor challenges as a barrier to growth B E S T F R A N C H I S E M A R K E T I N G & P R F I R M JUDGING EXCELLENCE PipWilkins A recognized figure in U.K. franchising, Pip Wilkins is the CEO of the British Franchise Association (bfa), with over 20 years of experience in the franchise sector. She is also a judge for the Global Franchise Awards 2025. Having worked her way up within the Association, she brings a wealth of insight from all areas of the business and the franchise industry. Known for her dedication and expertise, Pip is a respected figure in franchising. She frequently speaks at conferences and seminars both in the U.K. and internationally and contributes articles on franchising to national, local, and industry publications. Pip also serves as a judge for the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards and the Franchise Marketing Awards in the U.K. 21 GLOBAL-FRANCHISE.COM Globa l Franchi se Awards 2025 Fina l i sts