A Norwich firm has won a top prize at the 2024 BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards.

Signs Express, a signage and graphics franchise, received the Business Transformation Award.

Founded in 1989 and franchised in 1992, Signs Express has 52 franchisees operating across 62 UK locations.

Aaron Davis, network development officer, said: “We’re incredibly thrilled and honoured to accept the Business Transformation Award at this years’ BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards.

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"Over the past few years, we’ve worked extremely hard alongside our network to evolve our established business to enhance our sustainable, future-proof franchise model to take us into our next stage of business growth for both new and existing franchisees, so it’s fantastic to see these efforts recognised amongst some of the very best in franchising."

Pip Wilkins, chief executive of the BFA, said: “This is such a great win for Signs Express who have brought self-employment opportunities to so many through their successful franchise model.

"The judges were very impressed by their entry, despite being up against some very stiff competition."