Site development is one of the most critical drivers of franchise performance and one of the most common points of failure. Delays, inconsistent buildouts, and poor site selection don’t just slow growth. They impact franchisee confidence and system-wide ROI.

This session focuses on building a disciplined, data-driven approach to real estate and development so you can open units faster, with greater consistency and stronger financial outcomes.

Learning Objectives

• Use data and analytics to select high-potential sites that maximize ROI
• Standardize design and construction processes to improve efficiency and consistency
• Measure and reduce time-to-open metrics to accelerate revenue generation

Speaker

Dr. Ben Litalien, CFE
Founder & Principal, FranchiseWell, LLC
Dr. Litalien brings decades of experience advising franchise brands on strategy, development, and operational performance, with a focus on aligning growth with unit-level economics.