Friendly Fire Crowned Croatia’s Franchise of the Year

June 16, 2026 // Franchising.com // ZAGREB, Croatia — Friendly Fire, the rapidly expanding gaming café franchise and esports hub born and based in Croatia, was named Croatia’s “Franchise of the Year” at the 2026 Brend Forum, the largest annual event in Croatia dedicated to branding, marketing, and franchising.

Widely recognized as one of Croatia’s most prestigious business honors, the award celebrates excellence in innovation, brand strength, business growth, and franchise development. It is presented annually by the Croatian Association for Franchise Business (FIP) and multimedia platform Poslovni FM Group.

Friendly Fire was also recognized with the “Best Croatian Export Franchise” award, further establishing the brand as one of Croatia’s most exciting entrepreneurial success stories and a rising force in the global franchise community.

“We are incredibly honored to receive these awards,” said David Kosir, Founder and CEO of Friendly Fire. “What started as a vision to create a unique gathering place for gamers and esports enthusiasts has grown into a franchise concept that is resonating across borders. These awards are a testament to the hard work of our entire team, our franchise partners, and our community. We are proud to represent Croatia on the international stage and excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.”

Friendly Fire will now represent Croatia at the sixth annual European Franchise Awards in Brussels, Belgium, on September 17 and will compete alongside other top franchisors and international brands from across Europe.

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