In this exclusive panel discussion, industry experts Jeff Kolton and Alicia Miller will share insights on how both emerging franchises and established brands can prepare their operations, financials, and strategies for a smooth, successful transaction.

Discover the secrets to scaling and managing a growing business with Lee Allen, Head of Commercial Real Estate at PetVet Care Centers. With a portfolio of over 450 locations across the United States, Lee has navigated the complexities of rapid expansion, operational challenges, and real estate management at scale.

Josh Liggins, Director of Franchising at Inspire Brands, whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and Sonic; and Dipak Patel, Chief Executive Officer & President of Anna Management, a Dunkin franchisee who has made history opening over 100 locations for Dunkin, join us in this episode. 

This episode includes speakers Salem Najjar, CEO of Serve Hospitality Group, one of the largest and highest performing Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisees in the Midwest, as well as Kevin McTigue, Manager, Solutions Engineering at Restaurant365 and Taj Adhav, Founder of Leasecake, as they discuss maximizing profitability & efficiency.

Join us for an exclusive podcast with Diego Pacheco, Chief Growth Officer at Ace Pickleball Club to learn about how Ace Pickleball Club evolved from a visionary idea into a thriving enterprise, expanding its footprint across multiple locations and redefining the pickleball experience.

Listen to learn the secrets behind Dave's Hot Chicken's remarkable expansion. Featuring Carolyn Canady, Chief Development Officer of Dave's Hot Chicken, and Deryl Pangelinan, COO of Cluckin, one of Dave’s largest and fastest-growing franchisees, these industry experts explore the importance of strong relationships, the impact of a people-centric approach, and the dynamics of effective franchisee-franchisor collaboration.

Bob Folsom, a franchise owner of Anytime Fitness, shares his insights and experience working at a rapidly expanding fitness franchise, including his tips, tricks, and tools used to find and add new locations to their portfolio with a lean team.