The Elite Franchise 100 highlights the best franchise opportunities in the UK. It's judged by a panel of experts who compare a broad range of criteria varying from longevity and financial performance to network size, growth, support and innovation.

"For Elite Franchise to set up a league table which acknowledges a deserving industry that contributes £15.1 billion a year to the British economy and employs 621,000 people (bfa NatWest franchise survey), has been a great privilege," says Josh Russell, editor.

Josh continues, "Celebrating the best and brightest brands, rewarding rapidly growing franchises and recognising those that are contributing most to their communities, the Elite Franchise 100 is our way of recognising the businesses we feel are the true engine room of the economy.

"To be ranked in the top thirty of Britain's best franchises confirms the strength of a business opportunity that opens the door to people from different backgrounds and life skills. With a franchise package based on choice of financial investment and business requirements, the flexibility can fulfil a life's dream of self-employment.

Already the largest pet food home delivery franchise, OSCAR adds this award to its credibility in the market for its growing network of franchisees.

OSCAR is a full member of the British Franchise Association and the Pet Food Manufacturers' Association.