Card Connection is proud to announce the winner of the Franchisee of the Year 2025, along with the exceptional regional winners whose commitment and achievements continue to inspire our network. These franchisees represent the very best of what Card Connection stands for: dedication, innovation, and unwavering drive.

Franchisee of the Year – Munawar Mohammed

A huge congratulations to Munawar Mohammed for being named Franchisee of the Year 2025. With fierce competition from an incredibly strong field of regional winners, Munawar’s success stands as a clear testament to his outstanding performance and relentless commitment throughout the year.

Munawar consistently sets the standard for franchise excellence. His proactive approach to driving new business, strategic investment in stock, and commitment to maintaining standout store displays have elevated his region and inspired others. Every product range is championed with enthusiasm, and his use of space is maximised through regular fixture updates that keep displays fresh and engaging.

Munawar’s precision in tracking figures and planning ahead is matched only by his customer attentiveness and creative flair. Over the past year, his contributions have been both innovative and unwavering proving once again why he is such a valued member of our network.

Regional Winners

North & Scotland – Munawar Mohammed
Not only did Munawar secure the overall win, but his regional performance was a standout in itself. A true force of positivity, reliability, and dedication.

Northern – Simon Parker
Simon’s strategic foresight and relationship-building have made him a pillar of growth in the North.

commitment to long-term business development and steady sales growth make him a superb ambassador for the brand.

Southern – Penny & Colin Ellis
Penny and Colin overcame a year of personal and logistical hurdles to deliver remarkable growth year-on-year.

Their resilience, teamwork, and unwavering effort paid off, turning adversity into success.

 Anglia & Midlands – Atul Patel
Topping the network (excluding Ireland) for several consecutive months, Atul has shown true leadership through both triumphs and trials. After the loss of a long-standing team member, Atul restructured his operations with care and vision, continuing to grow and adapt.

Highly respected across the network, Atul embodies professionalism and integrity.

Ireland – Gabar Ltd
Before even factoring in their recent Cards Galore acquisition, Gabar Ltd have once again defied market challenges to post year-on-year growth.

A genuine powerhouse of collaboration and dedication, their success stems from: Emma’s sharp organisational skills and strategic vision, Peter’s operational finesse, social media savvy, and business development expertise and Gabe’s seasoned acumen and life experience. 

“Personally, a real pleasure to know such a genuine team of people.”

Congratulations once again to Munawar and all our regional winners. Your achievements don’t just set the bar—they raise it and are an epitome of Card Connection’s values.

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