{"id":23885,"date":"2025-01-02T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T09:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=23885"},"modified":"2025-01-02T08:17:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T08:17:57","slug":"the-cat-butler-shortlisted-for-prestigious-worldpay-emerging-franchisor-of-the-year-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/the-cat-butler-shortlisted-for-prestigious-worldpay-emerging-franchisor-of-the-year-award\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cat Butler Shortlisted for Prestigious Worldpay Emerging Franchisor of the Year Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/the-cat-butler-shortlisted-for-prestigious-worldpay-emerging-franchisor-of-the-year-award\/#introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/the-cat-butler-shortlisted-for-prestigious-worldpay-emerging-franchisor-of-the-year-award\/#about-the-worldpay-emerging-franchisor-of-the-year-award\" >About the Worldpay Emerging Franchisor of the Year Award<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/the-cat-butler-shortlisted-for-prestigious-worldpay-emerging-franchisor-of-the-year-award\/#a-reflection-of-our-values-and-mission\" >A Reflection of Our Values and Mission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/the-cat-butler-shortlisted-for-prestigious-worldpay-emerging-franchisor-of-the-year-award\/#awards-ceremony-in-march-2025\" >Awards Ceremony in March 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/the-cat-butler-shortlisted-for-prestigious-worldpay-emerging-franchisor-of-the-year-award\/#thank-you-we-extend-our-heartfelt-gratitude-to-elite-franchise-worldpay-and-the-esteemed-panel-of-judges-for-this-incredible-recognition-to-our-franchisees-team-members-and-wonderful-clients%e2%80%94this-honour-belongs-to-all-of-you-thank-you-for-trusting-us-and-being-a-part-of-the-cat-butler-family-heres-to-an-exciting-future-ahead-as-we-continue-to-grow-and-make-a-difference-one-happy-cat-at-a-time\" >Thank You \nWe extend our heartfelt gratitude to Elite Franchise, Worldpay, and the esteemed panel of judges for this incredible recognition. To our franchisees, team members, and wonderful clients\u2014this honour belongs to all of you. Thank you for trusting us and being a part of The Cat Butler family. Here\u2019s to an exciting future ahead as we continue to grow and make a difference, one happy cat at a time!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/the-cat-butler-shortlisted-for-prestigious-worldpay-emerging-franchisor-of-the-year-award\/#join-our-growing-franchise-family\" >Join Our Growing Franchise Family<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>We\u2019re thrilled to share that The Cat Butler has been shortlisted for the prestigious Worldpay Emerging Franchisor of the Year Award in the 2025 EF100 Awards!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">We are thrilled to announce that The Cat Butler has been shortlisted for the esteemed Worldpay Emerging Franchisor of the Year Award as part of the 2025 Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) Awards! Following our inclusion in the EF100 as one of the UK\u2019s top franchises earlier this month, this accolade further solidifies our position as a leading name in the franchising pet care industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"about-the-worldpay-emerging-franchisor-of-the-year-award\"><\/span>About the Worldpay Emerging Franchisor of the Year Award<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Sponsored by Worldpay from FIS, a global leader in payment processing solutions, this award honours emerging franchisors excelling to the highest standards across eight key criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Growth and Development:<\/strong> Assesses the expansion rate and scalability of the franchise, including the increase in the number of franchise units and market presence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support and Training:<\/strong> Evaluates the quality and extent of support and training provided to franchisees, ensuring they are well-equipped to operate successfully.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Performance:<\/strong> Reviews the financial health of the franchise, including profitability, revenue growth, and return on investment for franchisees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Innovation:<\/strong> Measures the franchise&#8217;s ability to innovate in terms of products, services, marketing strategies, and operational processes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contribution to the Community:<\/strong> Considers the franchise&#8217;s involvement in community service, corporate social responsibility, and positive societal impact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ethical Practices:<\/strong> Examines the franchise&#8217;s commitment to ethical business practices, transparency, and adherence to industry standards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brand Awareness and Marketing:<\/strong> Assesses the effectiveness of the franchise&#8217;s marketing efforts and the strength of its brand recognition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Franchisee Satisfaction:<\/strong> Gauges the satisfaction levels of franchisees, including their relationship with the franchisor and overall contentment with the franchise system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Eligible franchisors have been operating in a franchise format for one to four years and have demonstrated excellence across these critical areas.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23887 aligncenter\" title=\"ef100 25 worldpay emerging franchisor oty logo 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ef100_25_-_worldpay_emerging_franchisor_oty_logo_1-281x300.jpg\" alt=\"ef100 25 worldpay emerging franchisor oty logo 1\" width=\"281\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ef100_25_-_worldpay_emerging_franchisor_oty_logo_1-281x300.jpg 281w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ef100_25_-_worldpay_emerging_franchisor_oty_logo_1-150x160.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ef100_25_-_worldpay_emerging_franchisor_oty_logo_1-300x320.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ef100_25_-_worldpay_emerging_franchisor_oty_logo_1.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-reflection-of-our-values-and-mission\"><\/span>A Reflection of Our Values and Mission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Being shortlisted for this prestigious award is a testament to the collective efforts of our dedicated franchisees, committed team, and loyal clients. Since our inception, we have strived to deliver exceptional, in-home cat care services that prioritise the comfort and well-being of every cat we serve. Our passion drives innovation in supporting our franchisees, from providing industry-leading training to offering ongoing operational guidance. Beyond business success, we take pride in giving back to our communities by supporting local animal charities and welfare initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"awards-ceremony-in-march-2025\"><\/span>Awards Ceremony in March 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">The winner of the Worldpay Emerging Franchisor of the Year Award will be announced at a dazzling ceremony on Thursday, 13th March 2025, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul\u2019s, in Central London. This event will bring together the top 100 franchises to celebrate excellence in the franchising community. We are honoured to be among the finalists and look forward to the opportunity to connect with other inspiring industry leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"thank-you-we-extend-our-heartfelt-gratitude-to-elite-franchise-worldpay-and-the-esteemed-panel-of-judges-for-this-incredible-recognition-to-our-franchisees-team-members-and-wonderful-clients%e2%80%94this-honour-belongs-to-all-of-you-thank-you-for-trusting-us-and-being-a-part-of-the-cat-butler-family-heres-to-an-exciting-future-ahead-as-we-continue-to-grow-and-make-a-difference-one-happy-cat-at-a-time\"><\/span>Thank You<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Elite Franchise, Worldpay, and the esteemed panel of judges for this incredible recognition. To our franchisees, team members, and wonderful clients\u2014this honour belongs to all of you. Thank you for trusting us and being a part of The Cat Butler family. Here\u2019s to an exciting future ahead as we continue to grow and make a difference, one happy cat at a time!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"join-our-growing-franchise-family\"><\/span>Join Our Growing Franchise Family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Interested in becoming part of an award-nominated franchise? Discover more about our franchising opportunities <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/the-cat-butler\/\">here<\/a>. 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