Franklin & Sons
A heritage British drinks brand supporting the second annual British Restaurant Awards.
Franklin & Sons was announced as the Official Drinks Sponsor of the 2018 British Restaurant Awards.
Founded in London in 1886, the brand developed a reputation for soft drinks and mixers created around distinctive ingredients and flavour combinations.
The partnership connected Franklin & Sons with an awards programme celebrating restaurants, chefs, hospitality teams and dining experiences from across the United Kingdom.
Its presence within bars, restaurants and premium hospitality venues made the brand a natural fit for the British Restaurant Awards and its restaurant industry audience.
Franklin & Sons at the 2018 Awards
Official Drinks Sponsor
Partnership Category
2018
Partnership Year
1886
Franklin & Sons Heritage
London
Brand Origins
British Restaurant Awards
Hospitality Partnership
A Heritage That Began in London
Franklin & Sons products were first introduced in London in 1886.
The brand became associated with soft drinks and mixers created using carefully selected ingredients and distinctive flavour combinations.
The original British Restaurant Awards article highlighted the versatility of the Franklin & Sons range across premium hospitality, restaurant and bar settings.
Created for Restaurants, Bars and Hospitality
The Franklin & Sons partnership reflected the close relationship between drinks, dining and hospitality.
The brand's mixers and soft drinks were positioned for use as standalone refreshments and as part of professionally created drinks menus.
The original article described Franklin & Sons as a brand used within a range of London bars, hotels and restaurants. It referenced venues including Apero at The Ampersand Hotel, the Royal Garden Hotel and Aqua Shard.
Distinctive Flavour Combinations
Products referenced in the original 2018 article
Cloudy Apple and Yorkshire Rhubarb with Cinnamon
Historic product reference
Sicilian Lemonade and English Elderflower with Crushed Juniper
Historic product reference
Valencian Orange and Pink Grapefruit with Lemongrass
Historic product reference
Wild Strawberry and Scottish Raspberry with Cracked Black Pepper
Historic product reference
The Importance of the Mixer
The original 2018 article explored the growing role of premium mixers within restaurant and bar drinks menus.
It described the mixer as an important part of a balanced serve and highlighted how flavour combinations could complement other ingredients within professionally prepared drinks.
Franklin & Sons was presented as a versatile range for hospitality venues seeking distinctive soft drinks and mixers.
The article also referenced a drinks creation called Apple of My Eye, developed by the bar team at Aqua Shard using a Franklin & Sons mixer.
Historical Brand Information
The original 2018 article stated that the Franklin & Sons range used natural flavours, extracts and colours and was produced without preservatives or sweeteners.
It also described the range as suitable for serving independently or as part of professionally prepared drinks.
Historical claims attributed to the original 2018 article. Current product information may differ.
Historical Retail Information
The original 2018 article reported that selected Franklin & Sons products were available through Harrods and online retailers including Gin Kiosk.
Why the Partnership Made Sense
Hospitality Alignment
Franklin & Sons operated within the restaurant, bar and hotel environment, creating a natural connection with the British Restaurant Awards audience.
Brand Storytelling
The partnership provided an opportunity to introduce the history, ingredients and hospitality positioning of the Franklin & Sons brand.
Industry Relevance
The Official Drinks Sponsor category connected the brand directly with restaurants, chefs, bars and hospitality professionals.
Franklin & Sons Announced as Official Drinks Sponsor of the 2018 British Restaurant Awards
Franklin & Sons joined the 2018 British Restaurant Awards as the Official Drinks Sponsor.
The brand's products were first introduced in London in 1886 and developed a reputation for soft drinks and mixers created using distinctive ingredients and flavour combinations.
The partnership brought together Franklin & Sons' connection to restaurants, bars and premium hospitality with the British Restaurant Awards' celebration of culinary and service excellence.
The original article highlighted the growing importance of premium mixers within restaurant and bar drinks menus. It described the mixer as an essential part of a balanced serve and explained that each element of a professionally created drink should work in harmony.
Franklin & Sons was presented as a versatile range suitable for serving independently or as part of professionally prepared drinks.
The article referenced flavours including Cloudy Apple and Yorkshire Rhubarb with Cinnamon, Sicilian Lemonade and English Elderflower with Crushed Juniper, Valencian Orange and Pink Grapefruit with Lemongrass, and Wild Strawberry and Scottish Raspberry with Cracked Black Pepper.
Franklin & Sons had also developed a presence within London hospitality venues. The historical article referenced Apero at The Ampersand Hotel, the Royal Garden Hotel and Aqua Shard as examples of establishments associated with the brand at the time.
The partnership reflected the strong connection between quality drinks, restaurant experiences and hospitality.
As Official Drinks Sponsor, Franklin & Sons became part of the 2018 British Restaurant Awards story and its celebration of restaurants, chefs and culinary professionals from across the United Kingdom.
This historical partnership remains part of the British Restaurant Awards sponsor archive and demonstrates the opportunities available for brands seeking meaningful engagement with the restaurant and hospitality sector.
Archive Note
This article was originally published on 22 May 2018 and reflects the Franklin & Sons products, retailers and brand information referenced at that time. Current product information, availability and retailer details may have changed.
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