Celebrating Excellence in Chicken Franchising
Recognizing the most innovative, fast-growing, and customer-loved chicken brands worldwide.
Brand of the Year
Top overall performance across growth, quality, and customer love.
Newcomer Award
Standout brands launched in the last 5 Years.
Tech & Ops
Ordering, kitchen tech, delivery, and data-led excellence.
Customer Experience
Hospitality, speed, and loyal fanbases.
Compete Where You Shine
Choose up to two categories per brand. Judges evaluate traction, quality, innovation, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence.
Best Chicken Sandwich Brand
Signature build, speed, and consistency.
Best Wings Concept
Sauces, throughput, and delivery ratings.
Best Tenders & Fingers
Quality, portion value, and ops simplicity.
Rotisserie & Peri-Peri
Marinades, sides, and family value.
Grilled & Healthy
Macros, clean menu, and guest adoption.
Halal-Friendly Program
Standards, sourcing, and community trust.
Drive-Thru Innovation
Throughput, accuracy, and experience.
Delivery-First / Virtual Brand
Ratings, re-orders, and ops quality.
Food Quality & Consistency
Recipe control, hold times, and audits.
Innovation in Tech & Ops
KDS, AI ordering, POS, or kitchen automation.
Customer Experience & Loyalty
NPS, reviews, and program growth.
Marketing & Social
Creative, community, and ROI.
Supply Chain & Sustainability
Cost control, welfare, and waste.
Value Leader
Price architecture and perception.
Simple, Fair, Data-Driven
Select up to two categories that fit your strengths.
Provide unit count, growth, AUV, reviews, and ops highlights.
Attach links/screenshots for menu, training, POS/KDS, or customer reviews.
Our jury reviews and shortlists objectively against criteria.
What Our Jury Looks For
Performance
Unit growth, AUV, payback, and consistency.
Quality
Food safety, cook systems, and training.
Customer Love
NPS, reviews, repeat rates, and loyalty.
Brand Strength
Positioning, design, storytelling, and digital presence.
People & Training
Onboarding, certifications, and career paths.
Sustainability
Waste, packaging, sourcing, and energy initiatives.
Key Dates
Mark your calendar. Submissions close soon.
Meet the Judges
Operators, analysts, and creators in QSR & fast casual. Replace with your confirmed panel if needed.
Alex CarterMulti-Unit Operator
Maya PatelMarket Analyst
Daniel KimTech & Ops
Sofia NguyenBrand & CXHall of Fame
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Program Sponsors
Brand marks shown for identification only; not affiliated unless stated.
Nomination Form
Complete the form and our team will confirm your submission. Need help? Email awards@chickenfranchisemaster.com.
Questions & Answers
Who can enter?
Franchise brands, master franchisees, area developers, and brand owners worldwide.
Is there an entry fee?
Basic entries are free. Optional enhanced entries (with deeper benchmarking and feedback) may include a fee—add your pricing later.
How many categories can I enter?
Up to two per brand.
When are winners announced?
Winners are revealed on May 10, 2026. See the timeline for all key dates.
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