Elaine Pofeldt

Brady Sheldon

Michael MacDonald

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ZIPS Cleaners

New York City

Gemara Williams

Andy Dunn

Surf's Up

Protein Bar & Kitchen

Chicago

Hoan Do

Tony Benjamin

Seattle

Brian Taylor

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Tenisha Patterson Brown

Neighborly

Tony Roma's

Pepper Lunch

Miami

Dereck L Faulkner

Henry Anderson

Kidokinetics

Bambū

Denver

Portland

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Franchising: Blitzscale Your Brick-and-Mortar into an Empire

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

Connect with exceptional franchisors

Get answers about operations, expectations, and what sets each concept apart.

Ask questions you care about

Build relationships with franchisors, judges, and like-minded attendees.

Network with industry leaders and peers

Discover what the challenges and opportunities of owning and operating a local franchise from folks who have been there and done it.

Learn from experienced operators

The best franchisors would usually have multiple candidates for the most lucrative territories. At these events, you can learn what qualities they are looking for and how you can stand out as a prospective franchisee

Learn how to stand out as a franchisee

Learn of best practices and the cutting edge strategies the best concepts are using to get ahead

Deepen your understanding of the franchise industry

Portland / Sep 9th, 2025

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