Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine is proud to once again honor franchisee excellence with our annual Most Valuable Performer (MVP) Awards. We are looking for the best and the brightest franchisees - the power operators, the innovators, the creative thinkers who demonstrate outstanding performance in growing both their organization and their brands. 

MVP award winners will receive VIP passes to the 19th Annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas on March 24th - 27th, 2018 where they will be treated like franchisee royalty and recognized on stage during the general session. In addition, each winner will receive an exclusive profile in the Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine, a feature on mufranchisee.com and an impressive award!

American Dream Award 

Pratiksha + Noel Rigley
Franchisee, Primrose Schools

Community Involvement Leadership Award

Hu Odom
Franchisee, Golden Corral

Influencer Award for Former Pro-Athlete 

Adrian Gonzalez
Franchisee, Jersey Mike's Subs

Innovation Award

Raul + Lisa Ceide
Franchisee, Jersey Mike's Subs

Influencer Award for Husband & Wife

Rylan & Jen Miller
Franchisee, Tropical Smoothie

Mega Growth Award  

Doug Pak
Franchisee, Papa Johns, Hardee's, Spaghetti Warehouse

Veteran Entrepreneur Award

Joe Walker
Franchisee, Marco's Pizza

Multi-Brand Growth Leadership Award

Bill Byrd
Franchisee, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Taco Bell, KFC

Noble Cause Award

Jeff Burroughs
Franchisee, Sport Clips

Single Brand Leadership Award

Jigar (Jim) Patel
Franchisee, Wayback Burgers

Spirit of Franchising Award

Jake Alleman
Franchisee, Chicken Salad Chick, Another Broken Egg Cafe