Asha Marie was 23 when she started to work as a teacher for Razzamataz Penrith but straight away, Asha Marie knew that she wanted a bigger challenge and believed that she could offer so much more as a franchisee. Growing up in a rural area as the only mixed-race family, performing arts played a huge part in Asha Marie’s, and her siblings’ life. Asha Marie is an ambitious woman and being a Razzamataz franchisee means she constantly challenges herself and sets new targets.
Razzamataz Theatre Schools was established in 2000 and was backed in 2007 by BBC’s Dragons’ Den. Today franchising is allowing the brand to achieve their dream, because it gives the finest talent across the country the opportunity to own and manage a successful business whilst following a tried and tested system. It also means their franchisees can set up their school on their own doorstep, and bring their passion, talent and commitment to the young people of the local area. Making performing arts available to all young people no matter their background or circumstances.
Known as the ‘Oscars’ of the franchising industry and set to take place on 24 November in Birmingham, the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards evening is the flagship event in the franchising calendar and finalists are definitely ones to watch.
This year saw a record number of entries submitted across all categories, leading to an overall increase versus 2021. Despite what continues to be challenging times for most independent businesses, the franchising sector has shown strength and resilience. As a result, many bfa members have reported strong financial performance and continue to build strong, healthy networks.
Asha Marie will be battling it out against two other business women to take home the coveted Lifestyle accolade in November.
The Lifestyle category represents franchisees who may have bought into franchising to get a better work life balance or be their own boss and have a determination to stand out from the crowd.
Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchising Association, congratulated finalists:
“It is fantastic to see the strength and determination of finalists in this category and goes to show what can happen when the right franchisee owner meets their right business opportunity, fantastic work.”
Gillian Morris, Head of Franchising, HSBC, said:
“The annual awards are a celebration of the achievements of the franchise sector, as well as the high standards of the finalists, their innovation and resilience demonstrated over the past year. We look forward to celebrating success with Asha Marie.”
For the full list of nominees at this year’s bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards, visit: https://www.thebfa.org/british-franchise-awards-2022/
