Multi-Unit Franchising Conference 2025 | Franchise Update Media | 25 March 2025 | Caesars Forum, 3911 S Koval Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA

The Conference is an annual gathering that brings together industry leaders, entrepreneurs and franchise professionals to share insights, best practices and innovations in the franchising world. With each passing year, we strive to enhance the conference experience, aiming to make it even bigger and better than before.

As we look ahead to 2025, our team is diligently working behind the scenes to introduce new features, engaging sessions, and networking opportunities that will elevate the conference to new heights. We're excited to continue building upon the success of past events and create an unforgettable experience for all attendees in 2025. Stay tuned for updates as we unveil our plans for the upcoming conference!

It’s been said that in business, if you’re not growing, you’re dying. For multi-unit, multi-brand franchisees, leading growth comes in many forms. Success is fueled by connections made, ideas learned, and opportunity found.

That’s why we’ve reimagined the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC) to create new ways to deliver an experience in all three of these dimensions of growth. Simply put, MUFC 2025 will deliver the networking, learning, and expansion opportunities like no other conference you’ve attended.

Unmatched Learning:
• With an agenda and speaker roster vetted by the 30+ leading multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee members of the MUFC advisory board, you’ll find sessions built specifically for today’s challenges – content and conversations you won’t find anywhere else.

Extraordinary Access:
• One of the best parts of an industry event is being able to have a real conversation with the experts. New for 2025, we’ve created a feature for MUFC, where all multi-unit franchisees have the opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow franchisees, advisory board members, and speakers in the Franchisee Only Meeting Space throughout the conference. Along with the multiple franchisee only events for networking and the community tools within the MUFC Mobile App, attendees will enjoy powerful opportunities to connect, ask questions, and further explore agenda topics.

Superior Expansion Solutions:
• Only MUFC has an Exhibit Hall curated with a blend of the top franchise brands to expand your portfolio, along with experienced suppliers with products and solutions for improving revenue and profitability. With 75% of past franchisee attendees seeking new brands as a top reason to attend the conference, the gathering of vetted, diverse offerings can’t be found anywhere else. This is the only event where you can find a new brand, source financing and real estate, all in one room.

With presentations, leadership tracks and specialty workshops designed for the best and brightest in multi-unit, multi-brand franchising, you won’t want to miss this year’s 3-D growth event.

2025 Speakers

KEYNOTES:

Daymond John
Shark Tank Investor, Entrepreneur, and CEO, FUBU

Mike Walsh
CEO, Tomorrow (Global Innovation Consultancy)

SPEAKERS:

Kay Ainsley
Managing Director, MSA Worldwide

Bill Aseere
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Donatos Pizza

Sam Askar
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Church's Texas Chicken, Dunkin'

Christopher Aslam
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Jack in the Box, Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, Golden Chick

Nadeem Bajwa
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Papa Johns

Bryce Bares
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Dunkin'

Jim Balis
Partner, Head of Strategic Operations, Capital Spring

David Bay
CEO, Merchant Centric

Kevin Behan
Digital Editor, Franchise Update Media

Robert Branca
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Dunkin', RimTyme Custom Wheels & Tires, Interstate Batteries

Chuck Cain
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Smalls Sliders

Mitch Cohen
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Jersey Mike's Subs, Sola Salon Studios

Dan Connelly
Managing Director, Northern Advisory Services, Northern Bank

Greg Cory
CEO, CTO Nation

Jason Dalton
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Camp Bow Wow

Eric Danver
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Ace Pickleball Club

Toya Evans
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, V/O Med Spa

Ron Feldman
Brand Ambassador, ApplePie Capital

Monica Feid
Co-Founder & COO, Thunderly Marketing

Rocco Fiorentino
CEO, Benetrends Financial

Matt Forbush
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon

Erin France
Multi-Unit Franchisee, GLO30, Jersey Mike's Subs

Ramon Gaztambide
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Acai Express, Gong Cha, Subway, Wingstop

Chad Given
Brand President & Multi-Unit Franchisee, Sizzling Platter, Wingstop

Chanel Grant
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, V/O Med Spa

Garren Grieve
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Jack in the Box, Denny's, Del Taco, Keke's Breakfast Cafe

Danny Hakim
Multi-Unit Franchisee, IHOP, Applebee's

Matt Haller
President & CEO, International Franchise Association

David Harrison
Multi-Unit Franchisee, RNR Tire Express

Glen Helton
International Consultant, Burger King, TGI Fridays

Bobby Hines
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Anytime Fitness, Basecamp Fitness, Waxing the City

Paola Horvath
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Orangetheory Fitness

Luis Ibarguengoytia
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Pizza Hut, Cru Food & Wine Bar, Ling & Louie's, Applebee's, Panda Express

Darrell Johnson
CEO, FRANdata

Jerome Johnson
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Dunkin', Sonic Drive-In, Baskin-Robbins

Lauren Johnson
Multi-Unit Franchisee, The UPS Store

Alex Karcher
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Carl’s Jr., Dave’s Hot Chicken, Jersey Mike’s Subs, The Human Bean, Hawaiian Bros Island Grill

Charles Keyser
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Sport Clips, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning

Genevieve Keyser
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Sport Clips, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning

Jesse Keyser
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Sport Clips, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning

Karim Khoja
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Marriott Hotels, Choice Hotels

Dawn Lafreeda
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Denny's

Mike Lester
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

Len MacPhee
Global Franchise & Supply Network Co-Chair, Polsinelli Law Firm

Nick Marco
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Drybar, SWEAT440

Bill Mathis
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Subway, Caribou Coffee

Joyce Mazero
Global Franchise & Supply Network Co-Chair, Polsinelli Law Firm

Zachary McKinley
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Crumbl Cookies, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, PayMore Stores, Rolling Suds

M. Scott Morris
Managing Editor, Franchise Update Media

Hannibal Myers
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Church's Texas Chicken

David Ostrowe
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Taco Bell

Nauman Panjwani
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Choice Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Total Wireless by Verizon

David Paris
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Take 5 Oil Change, American Family Care

Chitra Patel
Former Franchisee, Wealth Advisor, Supercuts, WealthWorth

Chris Patel
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Papa Johns, Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings

Jayson Pearl
President, ServiceScore

Diane Phibbs
EVP & Chief Content Officer, Franchise Update Media

Kerry Pipes
Executive Editor, Franchise Update Media

Kasey Redus
Multi-Unit Franchisee, GLO30

Bobby Reedy
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, PayMore Electronics

Jordan Reyes
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Anytime Fitness

Gary Robins
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Supercuts, Waxing The City

Joe Sample
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Taco Bell, Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay

Jeremy Sanchez
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Sizzling Platter

Jennifer Schuler
CEO, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

Michael Seid
Managing Director, MSA Worldwide

Omar Simmons
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Planet Fitness, The Good Feet Store

Wes Snyder
Multi-Unit Franchisee, FASTSIGNS, MY SALON Suite, Pirtek

Mark Spencer
Chief Growth Officer, Consumer Fusion

Matt Speranza
Multi-Unit Franchisee, The Goddard School

Therese Thilgen
Co-Founder & CEO, Franchise Update Media

Greg Thomas
Multi-Unit Franchisee, Great Clips, Smoothie King, Salty Dawg Pet Salon

Becky Torrez
Multi-Unit Franchisee, BrightStar Care, Five Star Bath Solutions

David Tresko
EVP, Revenue Management & Multi-Unit Franchisee, Sizzling Platter

Brooke Wilson
Multi-Unit Franchisee, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK

Les Wilson
Multi-Unit Franchisee, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK

2025 Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• Inspire
• Jersey Mike's

BREAKOUT VIDEO SPONSOR:
• RNR Tire Express

KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPONSORS:
• Freshslice Pizza
• Zaxbys

GOLD SPONSROS:
• Ace
• Angry Crab Shack
• Bojangles
• Penn Station
• Smoothie King
• Tropical Smoothie Cafe
• Ziebart

LUNCHEON SPONSORS:
• AFC
• Boefly
• IFA
• Marco's Pizza
• Propelled Brands
• QDOBA
• Taco John's

OPENING EVENT SPONSORS:
• Donatos
• Hand & Stone
• Penn Station

MOBILE APP SPONSOR:
• Tierra Encantada

CHAIRMAN'S DINNER SPONSORS:
• Polsinelli
• Sambazon

COFFEE SPONSOR:
• Coffee Bean

LANYARD SPONSORS:
• FisherZucker
• Fransmart

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Franfund
• Handel's
• Huntington Bank
• Jones Sign
• Mossadams
• Nation's
• Scooter's Coffee
• Thunderly Marketing
• Take 5
• UHY

BRONZE SPONSORS:
• Acr Pickleball Club
• Bremer Bank
• BML
• Buchalter
• Buddy's
• Capital Insight
• Central Bank
• Carl's jr Hardees
• Crack'd
• DogHaus
• Entrepreneur
• Essential Properties
• F.C Dadson
• Hot Dish
• Imagine360
• MNTN
• MSA
• NimbleBrain
• Nothing Bundt Cakes
• On The Border
• Potbelly
• Realty Based Group
• Rock n Roll
• Stream
• Tazikis

GOLF TITLE SPONSORS:
• Inspire
• Careertopia
• Francoach