From Startup to Scale, and Beyond: Everything You Need to Grow Your Franchise with Confidence

How-To Hubs are fast-paced, practical, expert-led sessions designed to give you real answers to real business challenges. Whether you’re launching your first franchise or scaling an established network, our Hubs provide the insights, tools, and peer connections you need to succeed.

Attend the whole day to get a complete journey from starting strong to scaling with impact—or choose a ticket for the morning or afternoon if you prefer to focus on one stage of growth.

Morning: Startup to Scale

Everything you need to grow with confidence

The morning sessions are designed for founders and leadership teams taking their first steps into franchising. Each event features three expert-led sessions, followed by live discussions with peers to explore challenges, share insights, and leave with actionable next steps.

Topics covered (three selected per event):

• How to recruit your first franchisees – Attracting and selecting your first generation of franchise partners.
• How to structure your franchise – Fees, territories, training, and support: getting your commercials right.
• How to create your franchise sales process – From initial enquiry through to discovery days and franchisee sign-ups.
• How to build your franchise proposition – Positioning, credibility, messaging, and trust-building.
• How to market on a startup budget – Cost-effective lead generation for emerging brands.
• How to stay compliant in UK franchising – Legal essentials and avoiding early-stage mistakes.

Afternoon: Scale to Strength

Built for brands ready to go further, faster

The afternoon sessions focus on scaling and strengthening established networks. Again, three topics are selected, each with a 30-minute expert presentation followed by a 20-minute discussion with peers. You’ll leave with practical, actionable steps to accelerate growth.

Topics covered (three selected per event):

• How to scale franchise recruitment – Systems, funnels, and campaigns for consistent growth.
• How to improve franchisee performance – Coaching, KPIs, and support frameworks.
• How to strengthen franchisee engagement – Building culture and communication within your network.
• How to expand & accelerate growth – Multi-unit strategies, resales, and smart territory planning.
• How to build strong leadership in your franchise – Developing teams and advisory structures.
• How to future-proof your brand – Embracing innovation and digital transformation.

What to Expect

• Three expert-led sessions in each Hub (morning and afternoon)
• Live peer discussions after each session (20 minutes each)
• Practical insights, real-world experience, and actionable takeaways
• Networking with founders, operators, and franchise leaders at every stage

Ticket Options

• Morning Only: Startup to Scale sessions (9:30am – 12:30pm)
• Afternoon Only: Scale to Strength sessions (1:30pm – 4:30pm)
• Full Day: Attend both Hubs, including lunch and networking (9:30am – 4:30pm)

Take your franchise from first steps to full-scale success—all in one day.