Owner-Operator franchise tour 2026
The US’s largest franchise tour for Owner‑Operators & Franchise Brands
Real Voices. Real Momentum.
Highlights from the people, partners, and operators who helped make the tour more than a series of events.
Kendall Williamson, NFL player for the LA Chargers, was quizzing Primrose Schools presenters
A look inside Portland Franchise Pitches
Real athletes, real results: Kendall explored ownership opportunities beyond the field.
A look inside Miami Franchise Pitches
Why Chick-fil-A? Pitch by Director of Franchisee Recruitment Brian Corbett
A look inside the Los Angeles Franchise Pitches
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New Orleans
November 10th, 2026November 10, 2026 6:00 PM CST
Alex WiggintonTulane Sports Business Club
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Chick-fil-A
College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving
Shipley Donuts
Barberitos
Pepitos Paletas
November 10th, 2026+4Boston
October 14th, 2026
Shamil IbragimovMIT Kuo Sharper Center
Collin JohnsonBeyond-Sports
Tricia BitettoVenture Café Cambridge
Nataliya KisselevaMassage Envy & The Lash Lounge
Tom LaRoseExecutive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS)
Shaïna SilvaMIT Sloan Fellow, MBA 2027- TBA
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Chick-fil-A
Tommy Pollina
SYNERGY HomeCare
Decimal
KLA Schools
October 14th, 2026+4Event has endedCleveland
September 23rd, 2026
Constance Hill-JohnsonCleveland Foundation
Wendy MarkJunion Achievement
Alysha MontgomeryFutureland
Lauren SmithJumpStart
Blaine GriffinCleveland City Council
Derek MenziesCleveland 20/30- TBA
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Chick-fil-A
Click IT
Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream
Liftology
Pure Sweat Studios
September 23rd, 2026+4Event has endedIndianapolis
August 18th, 2026August 18, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Event has ended
Olivia WestPacers In-Game Host
Michael KhouwCNBC Business News
Amanda L. BonillaWE Brunch Indy
BunmiIndy Black Professionals- TBA
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Chick-fil-A
Barberitos
Travelin' Tom's Coffee
Captain D's
Gold's Gym
August 18th, 2026+4Event has endedSan José
July 17th, 2026
Kyle WoumnForbes 30 Under 30
Lyvia ChapmanFounders on Tap
Brian SparkesSilicon Valley Venture
Adriene BuenoArena
Michael KhouwCNBC Business News- TBA
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Bay Area Kids Rentals
Chick-fil-A
Farmer Boys
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Erik's DeliCafe
July 17th, 2026+4Event 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.
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.
Perry Leon of TZP (portfolio includes Re-Bath & Soccer Post) connects with John Rigos of Aurify Brands (Five Guys Burgers franchisee).
Retired athletes like Danny Kanell, Brian Jones and Kenyon Rasheed connect with franchisee co-founders and learn of the latest franchise opportunities
Dave Woods, a franchise master mind shares his lessons learned with a prospective franchisee
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.
- @ New York City #ROUND 2
Henry Anderson
NFL 9-year defensive end
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