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YORKSHIRE-BASED DRIVER HIRE WINS BRITISH FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION HSBC FRANCHISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Headquartered in Bradford, Driver Hire has been awarded Franchisor of the Year (Silver) at the British Franchise Association (bfa) HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards 2017.

Founded in Bradford in 1983, Driver Hire is a specialist transport and logistics recruitment business. The company was awarded Franchisor of the Year (Silver) due to its passion and commitment to ethical franchising, as well as its strong support network which encourages franchisees to succeed. Driver Hire has been shortlisted for the bfa Franchisor of the Year award for 11 of the last 12 years.

Celebrating its 30th year in franchising, the company works with businesses that operate commercial vehicles, to provide them with a range of services including temporary or permanent staff, driver training and driver risk management systems. It currently has 83 franchisees operating from 92 offices, ranging from Inverness to Plymouth.

Driver Hire was competing with two Hampshire-based businesses – national provider of homecare, Bluebird Care, was awarded Franchisor of the Year (Gold), while cost management and procurement consultancy, Expense Reduction Analysts, took Franchisor of the Year (Bronze).

Chris Chidley, CEO at Driver Hire, commented: “We realise that we work in a highly competitive market, and to be recognised as one of the best franchisors out there is a huge achievement. It will certainly help us get more franchisees on board and take the business to even greater heights.”

Pip Wilkins, CEO of the bfa said: “Driver Hire’s achievement is truly inspiring and as judges, we couldn’t help but notice the team’s sheer dedication to its network of franchisees. We are excited to see how the business grows and shapes itself in the near future.”

Andrew Brattesani, UK Head of Franchising at HSBC, added: “All finalists were exceptional and therefore selecting the winners was a difficult decision. I was genuinely impressed by Driver Hire and wish the team further success as they grow their business.”

For more information on the winners, visit: http://www.thebfa.org/news/bfa-news/winners-announced-at-the-bfa-hsbc-franchise-awards-2017

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