Multi-Unit Franchising Conference 2022 | Bizzabo | 29 March 2022 | TBA, Las Vegas, US

Looking to create successful growth in franchising? Join us at the brand new Caesars Forum! The 2022 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
With presentations, leadership tracks and specialty workshops designed for the best and brightest in Multi-Unit Franchising, we’re taking MUFC to the
• Next Level Venue - Join us at the stunning, state-of-the-art, 550,000 square foot Caesars Forum – just across the street from Caesars Palace, where the event has been held since 2013.
• Next Level Agenda - From our world-class keynote speakers to a re-tooled agenda with more general sessions featuring thought-leaders from across franchising, the ideas you’ll take home from the event will inspire and ignite your growth in 2022 and beyond.
• Next Level Networking - With nearly 2000 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 the best and brightest in franchising.
• Next Level Learning - With high-impact general sessions led by the best and brightest in Multi-Unit Franchising to learning tracks of People, Operations, Growth and International, you’ll leave Vegas with Next Level ideas and inspiration.

Who should attend?
• Multi-unit franchisees looking to grow and expand their portfolio
• Franchisors looking to drive growth and inspire franchisees
• Leaders across franchising looking to learn from experienced multi-unit franchisees and innovative keynote speakers
• Suppliers looking to showcase their solutions to the largest event for multi-unit franchising
• Investors looking for the hottest brands and trends in franchising

2022 Speakers

Al Bhakta
Franchisee, KFC, Taco Bell, Sonic, Genghis Grill, Rent-A-Center

Paul Booth
Franchisee, Ace Hardware Corporation, McDonald's

Jennifer Brandeen
Chief Revenue Officer, International Franchise Association

Fred Burgess
Franchisee, Twin Peaks, Marriott, Papa John's

Shamsu Charania
Franchisee, Baskin Robins, Checkers, Dunkin, TGI Friday's

Mitch Cohen
Franchisee, Jersey Mike's Subs, Sola Salon Suites

Donna Curry
Franchisee, Subway Development

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

Ryan Debin
CEO, The Momentum Enterprises

Damon Dunn
Franchisee, Dunkin'

Sean Falk
Franchisee, Great American Cookies, Pretzelmaker

Rocco Fiorentino
CEO, R & R Restaurant Group

Nathan Garn
Franchisee, Sizzler, Little Caesars Pizza, Dunkin', Red Robin, Wing Stop, Jersey Mike's Subs

Javier Gomez
Franchisee, Checkers & Rally's Restaurants, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc.

Gary Grace
CEO, GG Enterprises

Scott Groeneweg
Franchisee, Pizza Ranch, Inc.

Aziz Hashim
Managing Partner, Franchisor, NRD Capital, NRD Technologies, Altitude Trampoline Park, Frisch’s Big Boy, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Ruby Tuesday, The Captain’s Boil

Kevin Hein
Co-Chair Franchise and Licensing Practice Group, Akerman

Glen Helton
Vice Chairman, BOD, NSP Franchisee, Burger King, KFC

Dr. Ashley Hollweg
CEO & Founder, Hollweg Assessment Partners

Andrew Howell
Franchisee, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Another Broken Egg

Ray Howell
Speaker, Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Darrell Johnson
CEO, FRANdata

Charles Keyser
Franchisee, Sport Clips, Oxi Fresh

Jesse Keyser
Franchisee, Sport Clips, Oxi Fresh

Christopher Klebba
Franchisee, Smoothie King, Buff City Soap, Altitude Trampoline Parks, Planet Fitness

Brad Kott
Franchisee, Heydey

Michael Kulp
Franchisee, KFC, Taco Bell, Arby's

Dawn LaFreeda
Franchisee, Denny's

Matthias Lehner
Vice Chairman of the German Franchise Association, Senator in the Senate of Economy, CEO and Founder, Bodystreet

Mike Lester
Franchisee, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, Crisp & Green

Len MacPhee
Shareholder, Polsinelli

Adam McKean
Director, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

Tara McLain
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

John Metz
Franchisee, Denny's, Inc.

David Paris
Franchisee, Rent-A-Center, Rim Time, Popeyes

Matthew Patinkin
Former Franchisee, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Cinnabon, Red Mango

Guillermo Perales
CEO/President/Owner, Sun Holdings, Inc.

Baryalay Razi
Owner, MSR Restaurants

Gary Robins
Franchisee, Supercuts

Cheryl Robinson
Franchisee, Supercuts

Patrick Ryan-Southern
Franchisee, HeyDey Skincare

Heather Safrit
COO/Operating Partner, SDS Salon Partners, LLC

Eric Schnyder
Managing Director, MUFG | Global Corporate & Investment Banking

Cristina Soto
Master Franchisee - Mexico, Gong cha Mexico

Roland Spongberg
Franchisee, El Pollo Loco, Wendy's, Denny's, Krispy Kreme, Blaze Pizza

Donnell Thompson
President, Checkerboard Foods LLC

KEYNOTES:

Jesse Itzler
Entrepreneur, Author, Living with a SEAL, Co-Founder, Marquis Jet, Owner, Atlanta Hawks

Emmitt Smith
Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back

Jim Sullivan
CEO & Founder, Sullivison.com

John DiJulius
Chief Revolution Officer

2022 Sponsors

• RNR Tire Express
• Smoothie King
• American Family Care
• Caribou Coffee
• Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
• Mr Jeff
• Northern Bank
• BoeFly
• Checkers & Rally’s Restaurants
• GridPoint
• Guinot
• International Franchise Association (IFA)
• Scooter's Coffee
• Zignyl
• Big Blue Swim School
• Northeast Color
• Exults
• FisherZucker
• Zaxby's Franchising, LLC
• Polsinelli PC
• WorXsiteHR
• Salon Lofts
• Bojangles OPCO, LLC
• East Coast Wings and Grill
• FRANdata
• Human Interest
• MFV Expositions
• Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican Grill
• SoBol
• Worxsite HR

PLATINUM:
• Inspire Brands
• Jersey Mike's Subs

GOLD:
• Ace
• Angry Crab Shack
• Bojangles
• Oche
• Take 5
• Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC
• Wings and Rings
• Zaxby's Franchising LLC

BRONZE:
• Be Better ERC
• Benetrends Financial
• Blink Fitness
• Bobby’s Burgers
• Boomerang DM
• C Squared Social
• California Pizza Kitchen
• Capital Connect
• Choolaah Indian BBQ
• Crack'd Kitchen and Coffee
• Crest Consulting
• Diversegy – a Genie Energy Company (NYSE: GNE)
• Donatos Pizza
• Efficient Hire
• Environics Analytics
• Escapology - "The Live Escape Game"
• FC Dadson
• Fish Consulting
• Franchise Business Review
• Franchise Group, Inc.
• Franworth
• FTC Kitchen, LLC
• Fundamental Income
• Goldfish Swim School
• Grubhub
• GT&S Franchise Executive Search
• Happy Joe's Pizza
• Hot Dish Advertising
• HR Resource Team
• Infinity, beyond fitness
• Lightbridge Academy
• Live Oak Bank
• MaintainIQ for Restaurants
• Marks & Klein, LLP
• Meineke
• Moss Adams
• MSA Worldwide
• Newk's Eatery
• P-Fit Health and Fitness gyms
• Pegasus Investments
• PetWellClinic
• Pryze
• RocketBarn
• Sky Zone Trampoline Park
• Small Software, LLC
• Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza & Taproom
• TBC Corporation
• Texas Capital Bank
• Value Tax Inc
• Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.
• Wintrust Franchise Finance
• Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
• ZEMS Services