Presented by the Canadian Franchise Association, the Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes top-performing franchisees for their unique accomplishments and excellence in business performance, community service, and brand involvement.

Franchisees are the heart of the franchise systems: they invested their own capital to open a business and they’re on the front lines working hard to make their business a success.

The Franchisee of the Year Award is the opportunity to recognize and shine some light on Canada’s superstar franchisees! This award is given to franchisees in Traditional and Non-Traditional Franchise categories.

“The CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising acknowledges the top achievers in the Canadian franchising industry. The winners have exemplified the significance of Growing Together® by showcasing the symbiotic relationship between franchisor and franchisees.”

Sherry McNeil, CFE, President & CEO of the Canadian Franchise Association

2026 CFA Franchisee of the Year Winners

Non-Traditional Franchise

• GOLD – Enright Family, Boston Pizza International Inc
• SILVER – Lorelei Burgess, Oxford Learning Centres Inc.
• BRONZE – Elijah Mack-Stirling, Kekuli Café

Traditional Franchise

• GOLD – Carmen Siciliano – Paul Davis Restoration Inc.
• SILVER – Juan Arboleda & Paola Montoya, JDI Cleaning Services
• BRONZE – Gary Prenevost, FranNet LLC

Congratulations to our Franchisee of the Year winners!