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By: Kerry Pipes
The 2026 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC) brought the action back to Las Vegas’ Caesars Forum, March 24–27, drawing more than 2,600 attendees and 350-plus exhibitors and sponsors for four days of networking, learning, and motivation.
By: Kerry Pipes
It was clear during one of the early general session panels at this year’s MUFC that franchise operators aren’t riding out a downturn. It’s more like they’re navigating a full-scale reset.
The newly renamed Franchise Growth & Marketing Conference (FGMC) made its debut in Atlanta with a renewed focus on one goal: helping franchisors use marketing to drive growth at the unit level.
The world’s largest franchisee, Greg Flynn, sat down with IFA President and CEO Matt Haller for a “fireside chat” at the recent MUFC.
Growth happens when franchisees build strong teams, trust systems, and stop doing everything themselves
By: Kerry Pipes
Challenges shift as franchise operators grow. Many go from adding one or two units to realizing they must focus more on balancing profit, purpose, and priorities without losing control of the business as they begin to scale more quickly.
Franchise systems today are swimming in data. POS systems, loyalty platforms, marketing dashboards, and labor tools generate more information than ever before.
By: Kerry Pipes
Name: Meg Roberts Title: CEO Company: Head to Toe Brands Units: 130 The Lash Lounge, 40 Bishops Cuts & Color, 26 Frenchies Modern Nail Care, 1 Delta Crown Extensions Age: 53 Years in franchising: 19
By: Kerry Pipes
Name: Scott Taylor Title: Chief Executive Officer Company: R&R Brands (Party Fowl, Cody’s Original Roadhouse, Santa Fe Cattle Co., Celebrity Theatres. As a franchisee, Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux locations) Units: 90 Age: 62 Years in franchising: 25 Years in current position: 1 year
Smalls Sliders CMO Michael Alberici focuses on traffic, frequency, mix, and profitability at every location
