TRAILBLAZER OF THE YEAR
This award will be decided upon by our esteemed panel of industry leading judges. The award recognises a key figure within the industry who is leading the way and showing excellence in the casual dining sector.
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LEGENDARY BRAND
The Legendary Brand Award honours a distinguished brand that has consistently delivered outstanding experiences and has earned unwavering admiration from the the industry for many years. They continue to attract loyal customers through excellence and innovation.
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NEW CONCEPT OF THE YEAR
Judges are looking for an innovative, unique and distinctive new concept with clear growth potential as a brand in the marketplace.
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OPENING OF THE YEAR
Judges were looking for evidence of a successful opening of a new site
and the benefits and results that this has brought to the brand and the local area.
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SUSTAINABLE OPERATOR
Judges are looking for an operator that has put sustainability at the forefront of its business for the benefit of its customers, staff, local community and the world around it.
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EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR (1 – 49 SITES)
Judges are looking for evidence that demonstrates incredible staff retention, training, empowerment, progression and happiness amongst other things.
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EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR (50+ SITES)
Judges are looking for evidence that demonstrates incredible staff retention, training, empowerment, progression and happiness amongst other things.
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MENU INNOVATION(1 – 25 SITES)
Judges are looking for evidence of an innovative new menu that has had a positive impact on the brands business.
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MENU INNOVATION (26+ SITES)
Judges are looking for evidence of an innovative new menu that has had a positive impact on the brand’s business.
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BEST DESIGNED SITE OF THE YEAR
Judges are looking for innovation, uniqueness, brand consistency, and impact.
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BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY
Judges are looking for outstanding innovation and creativity in the application of technology. Addressing specific challenges, enhancing operations, or driving meaningful change within an organisation or project. This award honours those who have harnessed the power of technology to achieve remarkable results, drive efficiency, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
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BRAND MARKETING OF THE YEAR
Judges are looking for a brand that has demonstrated exemplary practice in marketing and that has marketed their brand above and beyond the competition.
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BEST FAMILY DINING EXPERIENCE
Judges are looking for a brand that had excelled in family dining by creating incredible menus and family experiences for parents and kids alike.
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PUB/BAR BRAND OF THE YEAR (1 – 49 SITES)
Judges are looking at commercial success and excellence across the board including innovation, staffing, design, marketing, menus and customer satisfaction.
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PUB/BAR BRAND OF THE YEAR (50+ SITES)
Judges are looking at commercial success and excellence across the board including innovation, staffing, design, marketing, menus and customer satisfaction.
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RESTAURANT BRAND OF THE YEAR (1–19 SITES)
Judges are looking at commercial success and excellence across the board including innovation, staffing, design, marketing, menus and customer satisfaction.
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RESTAURANT BRAND OF THE YEAR (20–50 SITES)
Judges are looking at commercial success and excellence across the board including innovation, staffing, design, marketing, menus and customer satisfaction.
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RESTAURANT BRAND OF THE YEAR (51+ SITES)
Judges are looking at commercial success and excellence across the board including innovation, staffing, design, marketing, menus and customer satisfaction.
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CASUAL DINING GROUP OF THE YEAR
Judges are looking at commercial success and excellence across the board including innovation, staffing, design, marketing, menus and customer satisfaction. Operators must have at least three distinct multi-site brands to be considered for this category.
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