Multi-unit Franchise Conference
2 October 2026 | NEC, Birmingham
Existing franchisees considering expansion, ambitious entrepreneurs looking to invest in multiple units and business owners looking to diversify their portfolios will not want to miss this event.
Delegates will benefit from:
- Expert guidance on the dos and don’ts of multi-unit and multi-brand expansion
- Exclusive networking opportunities with industry peers and seasoned advisors
- Exploring The National Franchise Exhibition after the conference ends to discover their next franchise venture
- Complimentary lunch and VIP drinks alongside speakers, delegates and franchisors

Limited availability – book your free delegate pass today!
Previous conference programme
Time
Topic
Speakers
11:30 -
11:35
Main Stage
Introduction and welcome to the 2025 Multi-unit Franchise Conference
Conference Chair: Natalia Shvarts QFP
Natalia Shvarts QFP
(Franchise Law Partner)
11:35 – 12:05
Main Stage
The Multi-unit mindset: What it takes to build a franchise portfolio
Conference Chair: Natalia Shvarts QFP
Pav Kang
(Multi-unit Franchisee)
Hardev Kang
(Multi-unit Franchisee)
Suhail Rehman
(Multi-unit Franchisee)
Black Sheep Coffee, Home Instead & easyStorage
12:10 – 12:40
Main Stage
Scaling smart: Strategies for sustainable multi-unit expansion
Conference Chair: Kevin Hein
Kevin Hein
(Partner and Co-Chair of Franchise and Licensing Practice Group)
Salman Qureshi
(Multi-unit Franchisee)
Subway, GoodOaks Homecare
Lucy McCormack
(Multi-unit Franchisee)
Steve Wazny
(Multi-unit Franchisee)
Jack in the Box
Cath Chalton
(Multi-unit Franchisee)
12:40 – 12:45
Main Stage
Closing remarks
Conference Chair: Natalia Shvarts QFP
Natalia Shvarts QFP
(Franchise Law Partner)
12:45
Complimentary networking lunch and VIP drinks
A chance to network with speakers, delegates, franchisors and more – all facilitated by our hand picked experts in the VIP Lounge.
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Build connections with fellow business owners. Exclusively for existing franchisees, the network will allow you to learn from and collaborate with like-minded entrepreneurs as you navigate the challenges of running your own business.