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Franchising plays a significant role in the Australian economy, supporting small business owners, creating local jobs, and strengthening communities right across the country. That's why we're incredibly proud to have won three awards from five nominations at this year's Franchise Industry Awards: • Franchisor of the Year • Franchisor of the Year (51+ units) • Excellence in Equality, Sustainability & Governance. We also had two standout finalists: • Adam and Allison French, owners of Quest Ipswich, Quest Springfield Central and Quest Woolooware Bay for Franchise of the Year — Multi-unit Hospitality • Brad Sammut for Franchise Field Manager of the Year. For nearly 40 years, people have chosen Quest because we offer more than accommodation, we offer an effortless stay, dependability and a sense of belonging. It’s the reason guests return, the reason our franchisee partners thrive, and the reason Quest continues to grow as a trusted part of the communities we serve across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.   The Franchising Industry Awards exist to recognise the role franchising plays in local economies and communities. For Quest, that's not incidental to the business format franchise model, it's the model. Every Quest is locally owned and operated, which means the people running each property are the same people who live in that community, know its guests, and shape its character. That's what makes a stay at Quest feel different to a stay anywhere else, and it's exactly what these awards are recognising.   “This recognition reflects something we’ve always believed at Quest, that the strength of our brand comes from the strength of our franchisees who believe in our purpose and everyday strive to create moments that matter, for our guests, their employees, their community, and our network.   “For Quest to be acknowledged as a leader in sustainability is particularly special and a reflection of our commitment to being a purpose-led business. We thank and credit our franchisees for supporting our partnerships with Foodbank Australia, Hotels for Trees, Sony Foundation, Project Net Zero, Stella Prize ,” said David Mansfield GAICD Managing Director, The Ascott Limited, Australasia.   We're not slowing down either, with five properties in our development pipeline as we continue to grow the largest serviced apartment network across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.   Congratulations to every Quest Business Owner and team member who makes Quest what it is. Thank you to Franchising Council Australia CEO Jayson Westbury, and to Helen Afar and Lisa Saville, CFE, along with the Franchise Industry Award sponsors who continue to back this industry.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gnFr8ged   #QuestApartmentHotel #FranchiseCouncilofAustralia #FranchiseExcellence #FracnhisewithQuest #FIA26 #ExcellenceInFranchising