Owner-Operator franchise tour 2026

The US’s largest franchise tour for Owner‑Operators & Franchise Brands

Next UpBoston
October 14th6:00 PM

Real Voices. Real Momentum.

Highlights from the people, partners, and operators who helped make the tour more than a series of events.

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  • Boston

    October 14th, 2026

    October 14, 2026 6:00 PM EDT

    • Collin Johnson
      Collin JohnsonBeyond-Sports
    • Tricia Bitetto
      Tricia BitettoVenture Café Cambridge
    • Nataliya Kisseleva
      Nataliya KisselevaMassage Envy & The Lash Lounge
    • Ike Okereke
      Ike OkerekeMainstreet
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      TBA
    • Chick-fil-A
      Chick-fil-A
    • SYNERGY HomeCare
      SYNERGY HomeCare
    • Decimal
      Decimal
    • The Melt
      The Melt
    • KLA Schools
      KLA Schools
    October 14th, 2026
    +4
    Chick-fil-A
    Get your seat

  • New Orleans

    November 10th, 2026

    November 10, 2026 6:00 PM CST

    • Placeholder
      TBA
    • Chick-fil-A
      Chick-fil-A
    • Launch Family Entertainment
      Launch Family Entertainment
    • Pepitos Paletas
      Pepitos Paletas
    • College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving
      College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving
    • Barberitos
      Barberitos
    November 10th, 2026
    +4
    Chick-fil-A
    Get your seat

  • Cleveland

    September 23rd, 2026

    September 23, 2026 6:00 PM EDT

    Event has ended
    • Constance Hill-Johnson
      Constance Hill-JohnsonCleveland Foundation
    • Wendy Mark
      Wendy MarkJunion Achievement
    • Alysha Montgomery
      Alysha MontgomeryFutureland
    • Lauren Smith
      Lauren SmithJumpStart
    • Blaine Griffin
      Blaine GriffinCleveland City Council
    • Derek Menzies
      Derek MenziesCleveland 20/30
    • Placeholder
      TBA
    • Chick-fil-A
      Chick-fil-A
    • Click IT
      Click IT
    • Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream
      Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream
    • Liftology
      Liftology
    • Pure Sweat Studios
      Pure Sweat Studios
    September 23rd, 2026
    +4
    Chick-fil-A
    Event has ended

  • Indianapolis

    August 18th, 2026

    August 18, 2026 6:00 PM EDT

    Event has ended
    • Olivia West
      Olivia WestPacers In-Game Host
    • Michael Khouw
      Michael KhouwCNBC Business News
    • Amanda L. Bonilla
      Amanda L. BonillaWE Brunch Indy
    • Bunmi
      BunmiIndy Black Professionals
    • Placeholder
      TBA
    • Chick-fil-A
      Chick-fil-A
    • Barberitos
      Barberitos
    • Travelin' Tom's Coffee
      Travelin' Tom's Coffee
    • Captain D's
      Captain D's
    • Gold's Gym
      Gold's Gym
    August 18th, 2026
    +4
    Chick-fil-A
    Event has ended

  • San José

    July 17th, 2026

    July 17, 2026 6:00 PM PDT

    Event has ended
    • Kyle Woumn
      Kyle WoumnForbes 30 Under 30
    • Lyvia Chapman
      Lyvia ChapmanFounders on Tap
    • Brian Sparkes
      Brian SparkesSilicon Valley Venture
    • Adriene Bueno
      Adriene BuenoArena
    • Michael Khouw
      Michael KhouwCNBC Business News
    • Placeholder
      TBA
    • Bay Area Kids Rentals
      Bay Area Kids Rentals
    • Chick-fil-A
      Chick-fil-A
    • Farmer Boys
      Farmer Boys
    • Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
      Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
    • Erik's DeliCafe
      Erik's DeliCafe
    July 17th, 2026
    +4
    Bay Area Kids Rentals
    Event has ended

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Brian Corbett and Carlos Mateo from Chick‑fil‑A are joining the Wefranch Owner‑Operator Tour! 🚀 They’ll be at 5 events in 5 cities, sharing insights on franchising in Chick‑fil‑A.

If you want to be important—wonderful.
If you want to be recognized—wonderful.
If you want to be great—wonderful.

But recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. That’s a new definition of greatness. By giving that definition of greatness, it means that everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You don’t have to know about Plato and Aristotle to serve. You don’t have to know Einstein’s theory of relativity to serve. You don’t have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love. And you can be that servant.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Here's what you can expect from the activations:

  • Connect with exceptional franchisors

    Learn of a broad range of franchise concepts to find the ones that match your criteria

The world’s bestOwner-Operator franchise tour

The gateway to exploring exclusive franchise opportunities and meeting the industry's best.

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Capital and Operators connect

Perry Leon of TZP (portfolio includes Re-Bath & Soccer Post) connects with John Rigos of Aurify Brands (Five Guys Burgers franchisee).

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Retired athletes commune

Retired athletes like Danny Kanell, Brian Jones and Kenyon Rasheed connect with franchisee co-founders and learn of the latest franchise opportunities

Leaders share wisdom

Dave Woods, a franchise master mind shares his lessons learned with a prospective franchisee

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Featured guests

Franchise and business experts will review top franchise pitches at the Wefranch Owner-Operator Tour, offering insights to help potential franchisees find the best opportunities.

  • Henry Anderson

    Henry Anderson

    NFL 9-year defensive end

    @ New York City #ROUND 2

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