Irish Franchise Awards 2026, Junior Einsteins Science Club® is a finalist in four categories
Junior Einsteins Science Club® has been named a finalist in four categories at the Irish Franchise Association Awards 2026. It is a meaningful recognition, not because awards matter more than delivery, but because it reflects what happens on the ground every week, high standards, consistent quality, and a team that takes the work seriously. Irish Franchise Awards 2026, Junior Einsteins Science Club® is a finalist in four categories
Finalist categories
Junior Einsteins Science Club® STEM Education Franchise is a finalist for
Franchisor of the Year, Established 5 plus years
Irish International Franchisor of the Year
Special Recognition Award, Leadership in Franchising
Franchisee of the Year, Non Food, James Murtagh
This is not a solo win, it is a system win
A franchise brand is only as strong as the people delivering it. The reality is early starts, packed cars, heavy kit, weather headaches, last minute changes from venues, and still showing up with energy and professionalism.
That is what our franchise business owners do week after week. They run real businesses. They build relationships in their communities. They handle curveballs. They protect the brand by keeping standards high even when no one is watching.
That is why this recognition matters.
Special mention, James Murtagh, multi franchise owner
The Franchisee of the Year, Non Food finalist place is for James Murtagh, a multi franchise owner who represents what great franchise leadership looks like in practice.
James operates like a business owner and a leader. He drives local partnerships, builds community trust, and keeps improving how the business runs and how events are delivered. He is consistent, reliable, and focused on quality. If he wins on the night, it will be deserved.
Our science instructors are the magic!
Great STEM delivery for children is not just fun experiments. It is safety, clarity, presence, and pace. It is managing a room with confidence, keeping every child included, and turning science into something kids feel, not just something they watch.
Our science instructors bring the wow moments, but they also bring professionalism, patience, and care. That is what families remember. That is what keeps schools and venues inviting Junior Einsteins Science Club® back.
Thank you to the wider community
To the parents who book camps and parties, the schools who welcome us in, the venues who collaborate with us, and the partners who back us, thank you. You have helped grow Junior Einsteins Science Club® from a big idea at a kitchen table in Dublin into an international franchise system we are genuinely proud of, with communities across Ireland, the UK, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.
Awards night details
Junior Einsteins Science Club team are delighted to be finalists at The Irish Franchise Association Awards night that takes place on Friday 27 March 2026 in Dublin.
Whatever happens on the night, being finalists in four categories is a strong signal. It says the work is being noticed. It says the standards are real. It says the Junior Einsteins Science Club® STEM Education team is building something that lasts.
