Inaugural 2026 GRLC Globie Awards

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | Cannes, France

Join us for the debut of the prestigious Globie Awards—a celebration of the visionaries, innovators, and trailblazers shaping the future of the global restaurant industry.

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Celebrating Excellence in Global Restaurant Leadership

The Globie Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments across key categories, including leadership, innovation, and growth. The 2026 honorees represent the best and brightest from around the globe, showcasing the creativity, resilience, and forward-thinking strategies that are driving the industry forward.

This is an opportunity for all GRLC attendees to get dressed up and celebrate the achievements that are setting the gold standard for global restaurant leadership during an unforgettable evening!

Meet the 2026 Globie Award Winners

We are proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Globie Awards. These brands and leaders have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact in the global foodservice industry.

Menu Innovator of the Year: Shake Shack

Honors a restaurant chain that has excelled in creating groundbreaking menu items or limited-time offerings (LTOs) that resonate globally.

Global Growth Champion: Jollibee Group

Celebrates a restaurant chain that has achieved remarkable international expansion and growth, setting a benchmark for global success.

Franchise Excellence Award: Avolta

Acknowledges a franchise group that has exemplified outstanding partnership, operational excellence, and brand representation on a global scale.

Tech Innovator of the Year: Wingstop

Recognizes a restaurant chain that has demonstrated exceptional innovation and impact using technology to enhance operations, customer experience, and/or efficiency.