Celebrating Excellence in Coffee Franchising
Recognizing the most innovative, fast-growing, and beloved coffee brands worldwide. Enter your brand or nominate a deserving franchise today.
Brand of the Year
Top overall performance across growth, quality, and customer love. Coffee brand of the year.
Newcomer Award
Standout brands launched in the last 24 months.
Tech & Ops
Smart systems, drive-thru, delivery, and data-led excellence.
Customer Experience
Hospitality, consistency, and loyal fanbases.
Compete Where You Shine
Choose up to two categories per brand. Judges evaluate traction, quality, innovation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
Best Coffeehouse Brand
Signature beverages, food program, and café experience.
Best Drive-Thru Coffee
Speed, accuracy, throughput, and guest satisfaction.
Specialty Roaster Café
In-house roasting, sourcing, and brew quality.
Innovation in Tech & Ops
Ordering, loyalty, production, or supply-chain breakthroughs.
Customer Experience Award
Top NPS, reviews, and in-store hospitality.
Sustainability Leadership
Ethical sourcing, waste reduction, and energy-efficient stores.
Newcomer of the Year
Outstanding brands launched since Jan 1, 2024.
International Expansion
Cross-border growth and localization.
Simple, Fair, Data-Driven
Select up to two categories that fit your strengths.
Provide unit count, growth, AUV, review scores, and ops highlights.
Attach links/screenshots for menu, ops, training, or customer reviews.
Our jury reviews and shortlists objectively against criteria.
What Our Jury Looks For
Performance
Unit growth, AUV, payback period, and operational consistency.
Quality
Roast quality, beverage craft, menu innovation, and reliability.
Customer Love
NPS, reviews, repeat rates, and community reputation.
Brand Strength
Positioning, design, storytelling, and digital presence.
People & Training
Franchisee support, onboarding, and ongoing coaching.
Sustainability
Sourcing, packaging, and energy initiatives.
Key Dates
Mark your calendar. Submissions close soon.
Meet the Judges
Operators, analysts, and creators in coffee and foodservice. Replace with your confirmed panel if needed.
Alex CarterFranchise Strategy Consultant
Maya PatelMarket Research Analyst
Daniel KimOps & Drive-Thru Expert
Sofia NguyenBrand & CX DesignerHall of Fame
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@coffeefranchisemaster.com.
Questions & Answers
Who can enter?
Franchise brands, master franchisees, area developers, and brand owners worldwide.
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?
Up to two per brand to keep the process competitive and fair.
How are winners chosen?
An independent jury scores each entry against our criteria. Evidence links improve scoring confidence.
When are winners announced?
May 10, 2026. See the timeline for all key dates.
Comprehensive Summary of Award Highlights
Explore key statistics showcasing outstanding achievements and innovation in the coffee industry.
150
Award Winners
Celebrating the number of businesses recognized for excellence and innovation.
85
Innovative Entries
Highlighting the volume of cutting-edge coffee concepts presented this year.
45
Global Participation
Demonstrating the breadth of international coffee businesses competing.
60
Industry Leaders
Recognizing top influencers driving the coffee sector forward.
“Winning this award has truly inspired our team to push the boundaries of coffee excellence.”
Coffee Industry Expert
Award Ceremony Host
