ChipsAway franchisee nominated for British Franchise Awards
ChipsAway franchisee Shawano Crichton has been named as a finalist in the Community Impact Award category at the BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards.
The award celebrates franchisees who use their businesses to make a lasting, positive impact in their local communities.
Crichton owns ChipsAway Dulwich and the Guildford Car Care Centre. He joined the network in 2023 after serving more than seven years in prison and losing his mother just six days after his release.
Alongside developing a thriving business he has become a passionate advocate for rehabilitation and regularly works with probation services, offering employment and training opportunities to ex-offenders determined to rebuild their lives.
A chance
He said: “I had every reason in the world to go off the rails. But I chose to honour my mother and knuckle down. I was lucky that someone gave me a chance, so I’ll always try to do the same for others.”
Suzi Nicholson, ChipsAway franchise recruitment, added: “Shawano’s story is one of resilience, determination and extraordinary generosity. He has transformed his own life through hard work and commitment, and has chosen to use that success to help others do the same.
“At ChipsAway, we believe franchising can be about much more than building successful businesses. It can create opportunities, strengthen communities and change lives. Shawano embodies everything we value in our network, and we’re incredibly proud to see him recognised as a finalist for this prestigious national award. We wish him every success at the BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards.”
