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Ideas, benchmarking and connections you won’t find anywhere else

AI, lead gen and economic challenges make it hard to know what’s working. That’s why FLDC26 brings you case-study workshops and more benchmarking with franchising’s top development leaders. Join us to build your 2027 plan based on what’s...

Q&A with Captain D's NextGen Franchisee Charles Graham

Charles Graham carries on his family's 50-year legacy with Captain D's while preparing his children for future ownership

Aligned Goals, Distinct Roles

Mother and two daughters build business together as multi-unit franchisee partners

Succession Starts With the Right Fit

Captain D's franchisees Jim and Val McClure share how they're preparing their daughter to eventually lead the family business

Why Veteran Operators Are Signing Jeff's Bagel Run Franchise Deals Nationwide
Jeff's Bagel Run

Multi-Unit Franchise Growth: Why Wayback Burgers Owners Keep Expanding
Wayback Burgers

Dog Training Franchise Opportunity: Inside Zoom Room's Plan to Reach 500 Locations by 2030
Zoom Room

Little Caesars Pizza

Little Caesars pizza franchise may be the best kept secret in the industry.

Eggs Up Grill

Diversify your portfolio with the largest actively franchising daytime restaurant franchisor in the U.S.| AUV $1.653M*| 19.7%* EBITDA

Retro Fitness

Retro Fitness is expanding through multi-unit franchise opportunities, combining a differentiated HVLP fitness model with strong industry growth, community focus, and immediate real estate opportunities in select markets.

PuroClean Identifies Salt Lake City as a Strategic Market for Franchise Expansion
PuroClean sees a strategic opportunity in Salt Lake City to expand its presence with sophisticated entrepreneurs looking to grow a high-margin...

Slim Chickens Signs Three-Unit Agreement for First Southern California Restaurants
Slim Chickens announced today a three-unit development agreement to introduce the brand to Southern California, with restaurants planned for...

Blending Up a Tropical State of Mind: Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Introduces a Brand Transformation to Keep Pace with Its Growth
Tropical Smoothie Cafe today unveiled a full-scale brand transformation, bringing its "Eat Some Good!" philosophy to life through a new brand...

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April 27-30th, 2027

Multi-Unit Franchising Conference

This is the only event in the franchise industry that focuses on issues that are important to franchisees. Join our powerhouse roster of franchisees to gain new ideas on how to drive profitability and grow your brand(s).