THE owner of the Cash Converters store on Market Street in Huddersfield has been named Franchisee of the Year at the company’s national conference.

Ben Cox was chosen from almost 70 franchisees who operate Cash Converters’ network of more than 200 stores in the UK.

He said: “I was delighted and a bit surprised to win the award. There are so many hard working franchisees around the country, I’m honoured to be in such great company.”

Cash Converters offers a place to shop for pre-owned bargains or sell unwanted goods for instant cash and provides a range of financial services including pawnbroking, cheque cashing, laybys and buyback.