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Graze Craze BEST EMERGING FRANCHISE Graze Craze specializes in hand-crafted charcuterie boards and boxes. Since franchising in 2021, it operates 85+ units across the U.S., Australia, France, and Canada. With a first-to-market advantage, dual revenue streams, and robust support, Graze Craze is poised for rapid global expansion, on track to exceed 100 locations by 2025. MSAWorldwide BEST FRANCHISE CONSULTANCY A leading strategic advisory firm in franchising with 30+ years of experience, MSAWorldwide specializes in global franchise expansion, providing tailored services across 50+ countries, including operational audits, market research, and threshold analysis. MSA also supports brand development, franchise sales, and acquisition evaluations. InXpress BEST BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FRANCHISE InXpress, established in the U.K. in 1999, has grown into a global franchise with over 450 units across 14 countries. Specializing in B2B and B2C express parcel, freight, and e-commerce shipping solutions, franchisees manage millions of international shipments annually. U.S. & EXPANDING Founded in 2000, The Big Biscuit has grown to 28 locations across Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, approximately 75% of them corporate-owned. The Big Biscuit is famed for serving impossibly generous portions of classic breakfast favorites, including oversized buttermilk biscuits smothered with homemade sausage gravy, plate-sized pancakes, and hand- breaded fried chicken. Pairing the nostalgia of familiar foods with a modern brand that appeals to all generations, The Big Biscuit boasts a first-in-class support team, strong unit economics, and over 20 years of proven success. The brand is positioned for impactful and sustainable growth in 2025. The Big Biscuit “We’re deeply committed to adding value to our guests, communities, and teams. Establishing a stable foundation to scale is an exciting journey!” - ChadOfferdahl, President &Co-CEO L&L Hawaiian Barbecue BEST FOOD & DRINK FRANCHISE (FOOD) L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, with over 230 locations in the U.S. and Japan, created the “Hawaiian Barbecue” sector by offering multicultural Hawaiian-inspired “plate lunch” cuisine. The franchise model emphasizes flexibility, allowing franchisees to adapt the menu to local tastes. B E S T F O O D & D R I N K F R A N C H I S E The full list of winners will be announced on the 11th February, 2025 at an awards ceremony to be held at the IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, and will follow on our website on 12th February, 2025. To reserve your space at the awards ceremony, please contact jenny.oneill@artichokehq.com . Join us for an evening of honors! South Korea has the highest number of franchise brands, with over 4,800 concepts. India is a runner up, with nearly 3,922 franchised systems 33 GLOBAL-FRANCHISE.COM Globa l Franchi se Awards 2025 Fina l i sts