A Purr-fect Night to Remember at the Elite Franchise Top 100 Awards

Earlier this year, we were thrilled to announce that The Cat Butler had been named one of the UK’s top franchises in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) and shortlisted for the Worldpay Emerging Franchisor of the Year Award. And now, we’re delighted to share a little glimpse into the fabulous evening where these honours were celebrated!

Last week, members of our HQ team and some of our wonderful franchisees came together for the Elite Franchise Top 100 Awards — and what a fantastic night it was! 

Held at the elegant Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s, just moments from the iconic cathedral, the evening was the perfect mix of celebration, inspiration, and community. There was music, dancing, and a lot of cheer – but most of all, there was an overwhelming sense of pride.

Being recognised among the Top 100 UK franchises is a huge honour for us, and to be shortlisted for the Emerging Franchisor of the Year award so early in our franchising journey is a true testament to the passion and dedication of our entire team. From our franchisees who care for cats with such love and professionalism to the support team at HQ who help everything run smoothly – this achievement belongs to all of us.

Sandra James, Founder and Managing Director of The Cat Butler, attended the awards evening alongside members of the head office team and franchisees from across the network.

“It was a fantastic night celebrating with our amazing franchisees and the HQ team,” said Sandra. “Being recognised in the Top 100 is a huge honour, and to be shortlisted for the Emerging Franchisor award is a real testament to the dedication of our entire team. We’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come – and excited for what’s to come.”

A huge thank you to the Elite Franchise team, hosts Jodie Marsh and Scott English, the sponsors, and the judging panel for making the evening such a memorable one. And congratulations to all the other Top 99 franchises, award finalists, and winners – you are truly inspirational!

Here’s to continuing our mission of providing exceptional in-home cat care across the UK – and to building a franchise network that lives and breathes our core values of reliability, integrity, excellence, caring, and community.

Sandra James

Owner & Founder

The Cat Butler was set up by Sandra James in recognition of the fact that a stay in a cattery can be unsettling for many cats and also their owners.