Avolta, the leading global travel retailer and F&B player, has been recognized with the Franchise Excellence Award at the inaugural 2026 Globie Awards, held on November 4 in Cannes, France, as part of the tenth annual Global Restaurant Leadership Conference (GRLC).
The award recognizes leaders and brands in the international foodservice industry who demonstrate outstanding partnership, operational excellence and brand representation on a global scale. Avolta was selected for the way it partners with leading international brands, delivering high standards across nearly 1,000 locations worldwide.
Working with some of the world's most recognized F&B brands, including Burger King, Costa Coffee, Eataly, Shake Shack and Starbucks, Avolta combines its travel expertise with a deep understanding of the traveler. Its integrated travel retail and F&B platform, spanning 70 countries, gives brand partners the reach to meet new customers, enter new markets and grow, while creating relevant experiences with a strong sense of place for travelers and airport, motorway and cruise partners.
Nicolas Girotto, Chief Commercial Officer at Avolta, accepting the award on behalf of the company, commented, “Great franchising starts with trust. Our brand partners trust us to protect what makes their brands distinctive and bring them successfully into the unique travel environment. Our teams bring that trust to life every day, so this recognition belongs to them. I thank our teams and partners for making it possible.”
