Over the past few years, the growth of franchising has regularly outpaced the growth of the broader economy and new IFA research shows that franchising undoubtedly benefits workers and communities alike. Coupled with recent high-profile media coverage, the stories of franchising opening doors for entrepreneurs to follow their dreams, and bipartisan support for policies to bolster franchise growth, franchising is at the center of the small business conversation. There has never been a more exciting moment to grow.
The momentum is real. The only question is whether your brand is ready to seize it.
Join fellow emerging franchisors in Nashville to learn from leaders who understand exactly where you are and operators who have transformed early momentum into durable, profitable systems.
Leave with practical strategies, hard-earned insights, and the relationships that will help you keep building long after the conference ends.
Your moment starts here.
November 16-18, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown, Nashville, TN
Founder, BrightStar Care; Founder & CEO, Founder 2 Founder & Next Phase Capital
This event is designed exclusively for franchisors and franchisees (suppliers may attend through sponsorship). If you’re building a brand with fewer than 100 units and planning to grow, the Emerging Franchisor Conference is for YOU.