The 2nd British QSR Franchise Awards 2026 Powered by Issac Wholesale, Solink, Kerry, Prima Cheese and Lantmannen celebrated the very best of the UK’s quick service restaurant industry, as restaurants, franchise brands and hospitality professionals from across the country were recognised for their outstanding achievements.
The prestigious ceremony took place on Monday, 24th August 2026, at Grand Station, Wolverhampton, bringing together some of the leading names in the industry for an evening of celebration and recognition.
Brought to the industry by Oceanic Awards and partnered by QSR CNCT, the awards recognised excellence across a wide range of categories, celebrating everything from burger, pizza, chicken and dessert brands to coffee, bubble tea, streetfood and outstanding entrepreneurship across the sector.
Yasmin Mahmood, CEO of Oceanic Awards said:
“The quick service restaurant industry continues to go from strength to strength, built on innovation, hard work and an incredible commitment to great food and great service. These awards give us the opportunity to recognise the brands and individuals who make it so special.
“The standard this year has been exceptional, and we would like to congratulate every winner, Outstanding Award recipient and those Recognised for Excellence. Their achievements are a testament to the strength and diversity of the QSR sector across the UK.”
Oceanic Awards and QSR CNCT congratulate all of this year’s winners and wish them continued success.
The winners of the 2nd British QSR Franchise Awards 2026 are:
Burger Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: SoBe Burger
Outstanding Award: SlamBurger
Winner: Amigos Burgers & Shakes
Emerging Burger Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Side Street
Outstanding Award: Urban Fresh Burgers & Fries
Winner: 5 Akhis
Best Pizza Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Pizza Pilgrims
Outstanding Award: Tops Pizza
Winner: Caprinos
Emerging Pizza Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Santas Pizza
Outstanding Award: Civerinos
Winner: Japes
Chicken Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Chicking
Outstanding Award: Chicken Cottage
Winner: Morleys
Emerging Chicken Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Coqfighter
Outstanding Award: Rooster Shack
Winner: Wingers
Sushi Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Gourmet Sushi
Outstanding Award: YouMeSushi
Winner: SushiDog
Best Asian Food Brand
Recognised for Excellence: Zezu
Outstanding Award: Buy & Bite
Winner: Maki & Ramen
Mexican Restaurant of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Trejo’s Tacos
Outstanding Award: Wahaca
Winner: Plan Burrito
Best Indian Streetfood
Recognised for Excellence: Tamatanga
Outstanding Award: SKVP – Shree Krishna Vada Pav
Winner: Tikka Nation
Chai Cafe of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Cuppa’ Chaii
Outstanding Award: CHA CHA CHAI
Winner: Chai Green
Best Ice Cream Parlour Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Sprinkles Gelato
Outstanding Award: Scooperb
Winner: Treatz
Best Dessert Cafe Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Heavenly Desserts
Outstanding Award: Kaspa’s Desserts
Winner: Chocoberry
Emerging Dessert Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Humble Crumble
Outstanding Award: Rassams Creamery
Winner: Love Churros
Sandwich / Bagel Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Brick Lane Bagel Co
Outstanding Award: B Bagel
Winner: Sandwich Sandwich
Best Cake & Bakery Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Greenhalgh’s Craft Bakery
Outstanding Award: Coughlans Bakery
Winner: Batch’d
Best Coffee Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: The Coffee House
Outstanding Award: EL&N
Winner: Black Sheep Coffee
Emerging Cafe Brand
Recognised for Excellence: Boston Tea Party
Outstanding Award: Bru Coffee and Gelato
Winner: 200 Degrees
Streetfood Van of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: The Rub BBQ
Outstanding Award: Papelón the company
Winner: Curry On Naanstop
Streetfood Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Salt Shed
Outstanding Award: Egg & Co
Winner: Bunsik
Family & Friends Restaurant Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Big Johns
Outstanding Award: Afrikana Kitchen
Winner: Mr T’s
Healthy / Salad QSR Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: The Salad Project
Outstanding Award: Atis
Winner: Tossed
The Bubble Tea Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Chatime
Outstanding Award: Bubble CiTea
Winner: CUPP
Emerging Bubble Tea Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Ding Tea
Outstanding Award: Milksha UK
Winner: Bubble Majik
Juice / Drink Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Mango Twist
Outstanding Award: Beleaf Juice Bar
Winner: Juices 4 Life
Greek / Gyro Food Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Street Greek
Outstanding Award: Mikos Gyros
Winner: The Souvlaki
Takeaway of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Burger Joint MCR
Outstanding Award: Craft Burger
Winner: SpudBros Express
Emerging QSR Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Smashville
Outstanding Award: Luckys Burgers
Winner: Smack Burgers
European QSR Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Fat Phill’s
Outstanding Award: Honi Poke
Winner: Joe & the Juice
Global QSR Brand in the UK
Recognised for Excellence: Shakeaway
Outstanding Award: Thai Express
Winner: Daves Hot Chicken
British QSR Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Chopstix
Outstanding Award: GDK
Winner: Iro Sushi
Growth Brand of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: CUPP
Outstanding Award: Dish’d
Winner: Mr T’s
QSR Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognised for Excellence: Morley’s
Outstanding Award: Caprinos
Winner: Kaspas
