Multi-Unit Franchising Conference 2021 | Franchise Update Media | 31 August 2021 | Caesars Palace, 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA

Looking to create successful growth in franchising? Join us at Caesars Palace for the 20th Annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference! The 2021 MUFC is a must-attend event for multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees looking to build their businesses to achieve their growth goals.

Why Attend?

NETWORKING– Make Lasting Connections
With nearly 2,000 expected attendees and countless networking opportunities, you can look forward to meeting seasoned multi-unit operators and panelists throughout the conference. Whether you’re a first-timer or a veteran attendee, you’ll be among your peers from every industry, background, and size of organization. For our franchisee attendees, the MUFC provides numerous networking events designed for multi-unit franchisees to meet and mingle in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Go ahead and make those personal interactions count! Share stories, struggles, successes, and more at the 20th MUFC.

AGENDA– Eye-Opening Content
Looking for actionable takeaways to grow your business? This year’s conference promises to be jam-packed with relevant content designed to help you meet your goals and create successful growth. Get inspired by the stories from our 2021 speaker roster, consisting of successful multi-unit franchisees of all sizes. Hear perspectives that could help strategize and streamline your business goals. The 2021 agenda has expanded with the addition of several new tracks and breakout sessions. Gain insights, share strategies, and take notes because you’re not going to want to miss these sessions!

DISCOVER – New Brands for Your Portfolio in the Exhibit Hall
Are you interested in finding a new and exciting brand? The 2021 MUFC is designed to assist you in your search! Explore the Exhibit Hall where you’ll find it easy to locate a new brand, product, or service provider to support your growing enterprise. Let MUFC do the work for you. All you have to do is get out there!

2021 Speakers

PRIMARY KEYNOTES:

Kevin O'Leary
Investor on ABC’s Shark Tank, Chairman of O’Leary Financial Group & Bestselling Author

Captain Scott Kelly
History-Making NASA Astronaut; First to Complete a Year-in-Space Mission

SECONDARY KEYNOTES:

Jim Sullivan
CEO and Founder, Sullivision.com

Nigel Travis
Former Chairman of Dunkin' Brands Inc. and Author of "The Challenge Culture"

INDUSTRY KEYNOTES:

Darrell Johnson
CEO, FRANdata

David Barr
Chairman, PMTD Restaurants LLC

INDUSTRY KEYNOTES:

Darrell Johnson
CEO, FRANdata

David Barr
Chairman, PMTD Restaurants LLC

SPEAKERS:

David Barr
Chairman, PMTD Restaurants LLC

Dr. Paul Booth Jr.
President, Concentric Brands

Robert Branca
Franchisee, Dunkin, President, Branded Management Group

Fred Burgess
Franchisee, IHG, Marriott, Papa Johns, Twin Peaks

Shamsu Charania
Franchisee, Checkers and Rally's, Dunkin' Brands and TGI Fridays

Mitch Cohen
Franchisee, Jersey Mike's Subs & Sola Salon Studios

Greg Cutchall
President CEO, Cutchall Management Co.

Eric Danver
Franchise Owner, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Toya Evans
Franchisee, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa & Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Rocco Fiorentino
Franchisee, Primo Hoagies

Sean Falk
Client Executive | Franchise Development Leader, Hylant

Gary Grace
Franchisee, Supercuts

Chanel Grant
Franchise Owner, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Matthew Haller
President & CEO, International Franchise Association

David Harrison
Franchisee, RNR Tires

Glen Helton
Franchisee, Burger King & KFC

Gregory Hilycord
Ownee, Puroclean

John Hotchkiss
Franchisee, Little Caesars Pizza

Olon Hyde
Franchisee, Office Pride

Charles Keyser
Franchisee, Sport Clips, Little Caesars & Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning

Jesse Keyser
Franchisee, Sport Clips, Little Caesar's, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning

Karim Khoja
Franchisee, Marriott

Jesse Koontz
Franchisee, Dog Haus and The Absolute Brands

Dawn Lafreeda
Franchisee, Denny's

Peter Lane
Franchisee, Lunchbox Wax

Michael Lotito
Co-Chair, Littler Workplace Policy Institute and Shareholder, Littler Mendelson, P.C.

Mike Manzo
COO, Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems, Inc.

Nick Marco
Franchisee, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Rylan Miller
Franchisee, Tropical Smoothie Cafe & 810 Billiards and Bowling

Joshua Morris
Franchisee, Scooter's Coffee

Heather Leed Neary
Franchisee, Taco Bell

Bill Noble
Franchisee, Pearle Vision

David Ostrowe
President, O&M Restaurant Group

Raj Patel
Franchisee, The Hari Group

Brian Pyle
Franchisee, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Joseph Robinson
President, Sapphire Ventures

Jeffrey Tews
Franchisee, BrightStar Care

Paul T Tran
Franchisee, The Halal Guys

Anil Yadav
President-CEO, Yadav Enterprises Inc

2021 Sponsors

PLATINUM:
• Inspire
• Jersey Mike's

BREAKOUT VIDEO SPONSOR:
• Aussie Grill

KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPONSORS:
• Inspire
• Lemon Tree

GOLD:
• Bojangles
• Wings and Rings
• Consumer Fusion
• Dunkin | Baskin Robbins
• IFA
• Pronto Insurance
• Take 5
• Zaxbys

OPENING SOCIAL:
• Blaze Pizza
• Fountain
• Hand & Stone
• Potbelly
• Tropical Cafe

DAY 1 LUNCHEON SPONSORS:
• Ubreakifix
• Zignyl

DAY 2 LUNCHEON SPONSORS:
• Boefly
• Entrepreneur
• Franconnect
• Scooters Coffee

OPENING SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT:
• School of Rock

EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE SPONSOR:
• ACE
• Bobby's Burger
• Biscuit Belly
• Cora
• Daddy's Chicken Snack
• Hey day
• The Joint Chiropratic
• Lemon Tree
• Marugame Udon
• Modern Market Eatery
• Pearle Vision
• Pro Source Wholesale
• Qdoba
• Retro Fitness
• RNR
• Save a Lot
• Slim Chickens
• Smoothie King
• Teriyaki Madness
• Tide Cleaners
• Ubreakifix
• Zaxbys

EXHIBITOR SILVER SPONSORS:
• Golden Chick
• Ideal Image

MOBILE APP SPONSOR:
• BigBlue

FRANCHISE TOTE BAG:
• Jersey Mike's
• Fountain

CONFERENCE GUIDEBOOK:
• Robeks

LANYARD SPONSORS:
• Fisher Zucker
• Fountain

CHAIRMAN'S DINNER SPONSORS:
• Polsinelli
• Worxsite HR

REGISTRATION DESK SPONSOR:
• Coffee Bean

BRONZE:
• 86 Repairs
• Altlantic Retail
• Bad Ass
• Benetrends Financial
• Berkeley Capital Advisors
• Botrista
• Brixmor
• Celebree School
• Childrens Lighthouse
• Churchs
• Cielo IT
• Commercial Capital Funding Group
• Constant Contact
• Cool Greens
• Darwill
• Dave's Hot Chicken
• Defenders Gateway
• Einbinder & Dunn
• Elliot
• Eulerty
• European Wax Center
• F.C Dadson
• Ferrandino & Son
• Fish
• Franchise Business Review
• FRG
• The Franchise Guide
• FPN
• Franchise Sales Connection
• FRANdata
• FranShares
• Fuzzy's Taco Shop
• Global Franchise Magazine
• Grubhub
• GT&S Franchise Executive Search
• Gulf Coast Restaurant & Franchise Finance
• Hirtle, Callaghan & Co
• Hot Dish Advertising
• iPost
• JINYA Ramen Bar
• Kids 'R' Kids, International
• KO Entertainment, LLC
• la Madeleine
• The Lash Lounge
• Live Oak Bank
• Locate
• Marco's PIzza
• Marsh Franchise Insurance Programs
• Meineke Car Care
• Metric Collective
• Mr Jeff
• MOD Super Fast Pizza, LLC
• MSA Worldwide
• Netsertive
• Northern Bank
• Oche
• Penn Station East Coast Subs
• Pinch A Penny
• Plum Market
• REEF Kitchens
• Servpro Industries, LLC
• Shipley Franchise Company
• Textline
• Unbridled Capital
• Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar
• UMI, LLC
• WOTC.com
• WT Group

BADGE SPONSOR:
• Bojangles

COFEE CUPS SPONSOR:
• FranShares

CUBE SIGN SPONSORS:
• Captain D's
• Del Taco
• Inspire Brands

LARGE ESCALATOR BANNER SPONSOR:
• Inspire Brands