The finalists for the Best Multiple Foodservice Operator Award were announced today as part of the 2015 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.

Open to businesses that serve fish and chips across three or more outlets, ranging from pub chains to major supermarkets, the award recognises businesses that offer a wide variety of products and gives them the opportunity to showcase their quality, versatility and diversity.

The finalists for the Best Multiple Foodservice Operator Award are: Garfunkel’s Restaurants; Flame Grill by Greene King and Wm Morrisons plc.

These businesses will now enter one final stage of judging, being assessed across a range of criteria including food quality, marketing activity, customer service and commercial awareness, to determine who will fry-out on top.

The overall winner will be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony at The Lancaster London Hotel on 20 January 2015.

Paul Williams, Chief Executive of Seafish, commented: "Juggling demands across various outlets can be a very challenging task. This award celebrates those businesses that go the extra mile to ensure each establishment maintains a consistently high standard.

"This year’s finalists have demonstrated commitment and passion towards their businesses - their determination to succeed has definitely paid off. I wish all our finalists the best of luck and look forward to seeing who comes out on top at the awards ceremony in January 2015.”

The National Fish & Chip Awards recognise the quality, value and choice offered by fish and chip businesses across the UK.

For more information on the National Fish & Chip Awards please visit www.fishandchipawards.com or follow @FishnChipAwards.