FRI 18th Sept - from 10am - online
Founder To Franchisor: The Summit
This free online summit is perfect for business owners that have hit a ceiling and feel like the bottleneck in their business.
If you have more demand than you can meet or an audience of raving fans that keep asking you if they can do what you are doing in their area, this event will show you how and tell you everything you need to know.
Join us on Friday 18th September online for 4 value packed, expert sessions. You will leave the day with a clear idea of how franchising can work for you AND have all your questions answered.
Friday 18th September 2026
10:00am - 2:30pm
Live Online
Are you a founder that feels stuck?
This is for you if...
If you've ever 'written off' franchising as an option for you, this really is worth attending - in our first session, we'll break the myths and misconceptions that made you feel like that! Franchising is about much more than McDonalds, and we'll show you why!
This summit is perfect for business owners in coaching, education, wellbeing, children's activity provision, fitness, sports, cleaning, networking... in fact any service based business owner that is looking for the best way to grow but isn't sure how.
It is not for anyone looking for an 'easy option' or get rich quick route. Franchising is a rewarding business model but like everything that's worth it, you'll need to put the work in to build and launch it properly so you reap the rewards later down the line.
4 Expert Lead Sessions
What Is Franchising?
Stacey Cann, Impact Franchising - The Agency
This session will bust all of the myths you've heard about franchising, tell you if your business can be franchised and how to do it.
Stacey will take you through her 360 Franchise Framework to show you exactly what is involved.
She will also talk you through the key elements you need for successful franchise growth, like systems and processes and give tips you can use right now to get ready to franchise.
Legalities Of Franchising
Stacey Cann, Impact Franchising - The Agency
Explaining your responsibilities as a franchisor and the legal aspects you need to think about, including trademarking and business structure.
The session will also explain what a franchise agreement is, how it works in conjunction with an operations manual and some of the terms you will need to think about.
We'll also discuss the importance of NDAs.
Local Growth - National Brand
Elias Williams,
Smappen
Defining clear, exclusive, and commercially viable territories is one of the most important steps in franchising, it helps you attract the right franchisee candidates and gives them the foundation they need to thrive.
In this session, we'll explore how smart territory planning across the UK not only strengthens your recruitment but also sets your franchisees up for lasting, profitable success.
Financing For Franchises
Tom Barnes,
Natwest
Tom is Franchise Development Manager at Natwest Group and in his session, he will talk you through franchise funding.
You may or may not need funding to start your franchise. Your future franchisees will certainly benefit from understanding funding options available to them too.
Tom will also answer any questions you have at the end of the session
There will be a Q&A at the end of each session
Register Now
Register your details and submit the form below to join Founder To Franchisor: The Summit
The summit will be hosted online. You will be sent the joining details and session timings once you register your details below
A recording will be available for a limited time only to those who register below.
Client Results
Impact is at the core of what we do
We used Stacey’s agency for our franchise and would highly recommend. You can tell Stacey had been involved in both sides of running franchises - she had extensive knowledge on the subject and quickly had a strategy to help us grow.
Stacey is an integral part of our franchise business and her marketing, social and tech skills are phenomenal.
Stacey’s Franchise Day was just fantastic. It gave me the support, clear strategy and focus I needed and was genuinely amazing. I am so very grateful as I start my franchising journey. Thank you. It was so great to be part of it and to meet such a lovely group of franchisors.
Your Host
Stacey Cann is the UK's leading Franchise Strategist.
Stacey is founder of Impact Franchising - The Agency and host of the Disruptive Franchise Podcast and Awards.
She is passionate about helping business owners grow and truly scale their business so that they have more time, more money and most importantly, more impact.
