Junior Einsteins Science Club® wins Leadership in Franchising Award 2026 & International Franchise of the Year 2026
What an absolutely incredible night at the Irish Franchise Awards 2026! It was so inspiring to be surrounded by such amazing people and businesses, all buzzing with the energy of franchising. Junior Einsteins Science Club® wins Leadership in Franchising Award 2026 & International Franchise of the Year 2026
I’m still pinching myself, so thrilled and honoured to have picked up two fantastic awards tonight:
🌟Leadership in Franchising Award 2026 & 🌟International Franchise of the Year 2026
A massive, thank you to the Irish Franchise Association for their constant support and encouragement. Sincere thank you to to all the brilliant judges for these phenomenal honours.
A special congratulations also to James Murtagh our multi-unit franchise owner for Junior Einsteins Science Club Dublin, Wicklow, and Kildare, who was a finalist for Franchisee of the Year (Multi-Unit)! 🌟 James, thank you for your incredible partnership, dedication, and for the passion you bring to your communities every single day. ✨
This evening also felt pretty special as we said a fond farewell to a true legend, David Killeen , as he retires from his role as CEO of the Irish Franchise Association. David, you’ve been a dear friend and an incredible mentor to me for so many years, and your passion has shaped the Irish franchising scene in countless ways. Wishing you all the very best in your next adventure!
I would like to extend thank you to Barry Sisk Chairperson of the Irish Franchise Association. Our gratitude also goes to the esteemed panel of judges for their time and expertise: Pip Wilkins QFP (CEO, British Franchise Association ), John Lane (Holohan Lane LLP), Niamh Griffin (PTSB), and Warren Cray LEO Dublin CityYour dedication to excellence in our industry is truly appreciated.
Pip Wilkins, of the The BFA your recognition truly means the world to us here at Junior Einsteins Science Club® HQ in Dublin,Ireland. It was also great to catch up with Andrew (Andy) Dick QFP, always good to connect with our wider franchising family!
We are also so proud of our amazing franchisee overseas, the fabulous Laura Duffy , who is flying the flag for Junior Einsteins Science Club® in Ontario, Canada! 🇨🇦 And a huge shout-out to Delpha J , our wonderful franchisee in Galway, for her incredible work and dedication to our mission!
I couldn’t be prouder of Junior Einsteins Science Club Ltd. Ltd. Proud of what we’ve built, the brand we stand for, and especially proud of our phenomenal franchisees and their dedicated teams. The sheer passion, dedication, and care that our franchise owners pour into their businesses, and the incredible pride they take in what they do, truly show the best of what franchising is all about.
But, honestly, what truly makes my heart burst is the shared purpose that brings us all together: bringing the magic of science to kids ( our ‘Junior Einsteins’ !) at a young age and igniting that lifelong spark of curiosity and learning. And now, for the biggest, most sincere thank you of all it goes out to our absolutely amazing Junior Einsteins franchisees. You are the real stars! You’re out there every day, bringing incredible value to your communities, creating jobs, and most importantly, inspiring the next generation of scientists with your infectious enthusiasm and unwavering dedication. You truly make a difference.
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