Caremark named Franchisor of the Year finalist at the European Franchise Awards 2026

Caremark has been named a finalist for Franchisor of the Year at the European Franchise Awards 2026.

This marks a major milestone for our network. We will join leading franchise brands from across Europe in Brussels this September, representing the UK on an international stage.

The nomination follows an exceptional period for Caremark.

Our 20th year was marked by winning BFA Gold Franchisor of the Year. Since then, we have achieved Five-Star Franchisee Satisfaction, ranked among the top five franchises in the Elite Franchise Top 100 and been recognised as a Top 20 Home Care Group.

Together, they show why Caremark is becoming one of the most recognised names in UK franchising and home care.

What are the European Franchise Awards 2026?

The European Franchise Awards 2026 bring together leading franchisors, Franchise Owners and franchise brands from across Europe. National franchise associations select the finalists, so every business has already earned strong recognition in its home market before reaching the European stage.

The British Franchise Association nominated Caremark following our success as HSBC BFA Gold Franchisor of the Year at the UK franchise awards. We are now one of 14 brands competing for Franchisor of the Year, with the winner revealed in Brussels this September.

What makes Caremark an award-winning franchise?

Winning the HSBC BFA Gold Franchisor of the Year made Caremark’s 20th year one to remember. It recognised the work taking place across our network, from the support offered to Franchise Owners to the standards being set in training, leadership and care.

We are known for ambitious Franchise Owners, exceptional local care teams and a support model that helps people build successful businesses with real purpose. Caremark now has over 150 offices across the UK and Ireland. Our UK network delivers more than 138,000 hours of care each week. Behind every office sits an established support structure designed to help local businesses grow with confidence.

Our growth must be supported by strong systems, capable leaders and clear standards.

Across the network, we have strengthened training, raised quality standards and invested in national marketing and new technology, while helping offices expand into new services and reach more people in their communities.

New Franchise Owners complete an eight-day induction programme. They then receive ongoing guidance from specialists across quality, marketing, technology, finance and business development. A nine-month leadership programme also helps owners develop the skills needed to lead larger teams and more complex businesses.

Caremark combines local ownership with the resources of an established national brand. Franchise Owners can build businesses that reflect their communities while drawing on the experience, tools and buying power of a much larger network.

That balance has helped Caremark become an award-winning franchise with both national scale and a strong local presence.

Recognition from the industry, our network and our customers

Awards are most valuable when they come from more than one source. Our BFA Gold award reflects Caremark’s standing within the franchise sector. Five Star Franchisee Satisfaction reflects the views of the people running Caremark businesses. The Elite Franchise Top 100 assesses the strength and future of the model. Our homecare.co.uk recognition comes from customer and family reviews.

Caremark is growing. Franchise Owners believe in the network. Independent experts recognise the model. Customers and families value the care delivered by local teams.

Why the Franchisor of the Year nomination matters

Being shortlisted for Franchisor of the Year is a major endorsement of the whole Caremark network. It recognises the Franchise Owners building trusted local businesses, the care teams supporting people every day, and the work behind the scenes to strengthen training, quality, marketing, technology and business support.

For our existing Franchise Owners, the nomination strengthens the profile of the brand they represent. For future owners, it shows that Caremark has the systems and experience to support serious business growth. It also shows that commercial success can sit alongside work that has a clear social purpose.

Taking Caremark onto the European stage

This nomination brings together everything Caremark has worked towards over the past 20 years. It reflects the strength of our franchise model, the ambition of our Franchise Owners and the care delivered by local teams every day.

Reaching the European Franchise Awards 2026 final is a major achievement, but it also shows the direction of the business. Caremark is growing with purpose, investing in its network and building a brand that stands out in both franchising and home care.

Brussels, we will see you in September.