ActionCOACH UK Celebrates Fifth Consecutive Win at the Great British Franchisee Awards

Anu Khanna’s 2026 award marks five consecutive years of recognition for ActionCOACH UK franchise partners, celebrating outstanding business performance, client success and community impact.

ActionCOACH UK is celebrating another major milestone after Central Midlands franchise partner Anu Khanna was named a winner at the 2026 Great British Franchisee Awards (GBFA).

The achievement marks the fifth consecutive year that an ActionCOACH UK franchise partner has received this prestigious recognition, underlining the strength of the network and its commitment to helping business owners build successful, sustainable businesses.

Anu follows four previous ActionCOACH UK winners: Kevin Riley in 2022, Gary Keating in 2023, Jon Asquith in 2024 and Jenni Morgan in 2025.

Organised by WhichFranchise, the Great British Franchisee Awards recognise exceptional franchise owners across the UK. Judges assess a range of criteria, including business growth, customer satisfaction, leadership, staff retention and community involvement.

Celebrating business growth and making a difference

Anu’s award recognises her impressive commercial performance, the results she delivers for her clients and her commitment to supporting the wider ActionCOACH UK network.

Over the years, she has built strong client relationships, invested in developing her team and shared her knowledge and experience with fellow franchise partners. Her contribution also extends beyond business, including her support for the Buddy Bag Foundation.

Her success reflects the ActionCOACH philosophy of combining commercial achievement with a genuine commitment to helping people grow, both professionally and personally.

James Vincent, Performance Director at ActionCOACH UK, has coached and mentored Anu for more than seven years. He praised her consistency, dedication and willingness to help others succeed.

He said:

“Anu lives by one belief: action speaks louder than words. In a business called ActionCOACH, no one embodies that more.”

James also highlighted Anu’s commitment to continuous improvement, the progress she helps her clients achieve and the generosity with which she shares her expertise across the network.

The power of a supportive franchise network

For Anu, the award is recognition not only of her own achievements but also of the collaborative culture that makes ActionCOACH UK distinctive.

She said:

“I’m incredibly grateful to be recognised. For me, the best part of this business is seeing the difference we can make to business owners, helping them build stronger organisations and achieve things they might not have thought possible.”

Anu also emphasised the value of learning from fellow franchise partners, exchanging ideas and supporting one another to continually improve.

This collaborative approach is central to the ActionCOACH UK franchise model. Franchise partners benefit from established systems, ongoing development and access to a network of experienced business coaches, while building their own businesses and helping clients achieve their ambitions.

Five years of recognition and counting

An ActionCOACH UK franchise partner has now been recognised by the Great British Franchisee Awards every year since 2022. This sustained achievement highlights the calibre of individuals within the network and the positive impact they are making on businesses and communities across the UK.

For people considering business ownership, Anu’s success demonstrates what can be achieved by combining entrepreneurial drive with a proven business model, a commitment to learning and a supportive franchise community.

At ActionCOACH UK, franchise partners have the opportunity to build a business around their passion for helping others succeed, developing their own commercial success while making a meaningful difference to the businesses they coach.

Congratulations to Anu Khanna on this well-deserved achievement, and to all the 2026 Great British Franchisee Awards winners.

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