Nominations Sought for 2026 MVP Awards

By: M. Scott Morris
Published: December 31st, 2025

Your nomination matters because Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine is once again honoring franchisee excellence with the annual Most Valuable Performer (MVP) Awards. The awards celebrate the best and the brightest franchisees, including power operators, innovators, and creative thinkers who demonstrate outstanding performance in growing both their organization and their brands.

You can nominate MVP franchisees here.

2026 MVP Award categories include:

• Mega-Growth Leadership
• Influencer Award for Husband and Wife Team
• Influencer Award for Former Pro Athlete
• Innovation Award
• Veteran Entrepreneurship Award
• Spirit of Franchising Award
• Single-Brand Leadership Award
• Multi-Brand Leadership Award
• Noble Cause Award
• American Dream Award
• Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality Award

MVP award winners will receive VIP passes to the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas, March 24–27. They will be recognized on stage during the general session. In addition, each winner will receive an exclusive profile in Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine, a feature on Franchising.com, and an award to commemorate their achievement.

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