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Canada’s top franchise brands gathered recently at The Carlu in downtown Toronto for the 2025 Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) awards gala.
Canada’s franchising elite gathered for EF100 2025 at The Carlu, downtown Toronto.
NiceJob was proud to be in attendance at the prestigious event that honours the best and brightest in Canadian franchising.
The evening started off with a lively cocktail reception that presented the perfect opportunity to network with industry leaders and innovators.
The awards ceremony itself began with opening remarks from Scott English, Founder and Global Brand Director of Elite Franchise.
He emphasized the significance of the EF100 rankings by saying, "Gaining a spot in the Top 100 is a remarkable achievement. These brands' forward-thinking attitudes and groundbreaking innovations continue to impress us, earning them the recognition they truly deserve”.
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The evening’s top award went to Pizza Pizza for setting the standard for excellence and industry leadership in Canadian franchising.
Other winners included Boston Pizza for Exceptional Performance of the Year, JDI Cleaning Services for its commitment to sustainable growth, Fat Bastard Burrito for evolving the fast-casual dining experience, and Molly Maid for its impact on local communities.
Finally, Let’s Get Moving was named the Emerging Franchiser of the Year, while Caitlin Poulucci of Oxford Learning was recognized as Franchisee Outstanding Achievement of the Year.
Make sure to check out the full list of winners.
EF100 judge Lyn Little, who is also a partner and National Franchise Industry Leader at BDO Canada, commented on the franchise industry’s perseverance.
"The resilience and innovation demonstrated in response to Canada's business challenges are truly commendable. Franchise brands consistently rise to the occasion, setting new benchmarks for excellence and driving the evolution of the industry," she remarked.
The innumerable success stories shared during the EF100 Awards reiterated the impact of positive customer experiences and the value of maintaining a business reputation.
At NiceJob, we understand why a stellar online reputation is crucial for franchises striving to distinguish themselves in competitive markets.
Being part of this event reinforces our commitment to supporting franchises in building and maintaining the reputations that earn them well-deserved accolades.
The journey towards franchise excellence doesn’t stop here. Submissions for EF100 2026 open on August 1.
See you at the awards next year!
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