A HARROGATE-based sash window renovation company has been crowned one of the UK's top franchisers.

Ventrolla has reached the national finals in this year's Franchisor of the Year Awards. Now the firm is hoping to scoop the top accolade on Thursday, May 26.

Ventrolla attributes its success to treating franchisees as individuals, ensuring they are partners in all aspects of running the business.

Updated: 10:37 Thursday, May 12, 2005