FRANCE. Avolta has been named winner of the Franchise Excellence Award at the inaugural 2026 Globie Awards in recognition of its expertise in building successful brand partnerships, adapting F&B brands for the travel environment and consistent delivery across global markets.
Held on 4 November in Cannes, the ceremony formed part of the tenth annual Global Restaurant Leadership Conference (GRLC), which recognises leaders and brands in the international foodservice industry for excellence in partnerships, operations and global brand representation.
The award honours the travel retail powerhouse’s approach to partnerships with leading international brands and its delivery of high standards across a global network of nearly 1,000 locations.
Avolta’s portfolio includes partnerships with leading international F&B brands such as Burger King, Costa Coffee, Eataly, Shake Shack and Starbucks, supported by its travel expertise and understanding of the traveller.
Operating across 70 markets, Avolta’s integrated travel retail and F&B platform offers brand partners opportunities to reach new customers, expand into new markets and accelerate growth. At the same time, it supports the delivery of relevant, sense-of-place experiences for travellers and airport, motorway and cruise partners.
Avolta Chief Commercial Officer Nicolas Girotto said: “Great franchising starts with trust. Our brand partners trust us to protect what makes their brands distinctive and bring them successfully into the unique travel environment.
“Our teams bring that trust to life every day, so this recognition belongs to them. I thank our teams and partners for making it possible.” ✈
