Posted:29-April-2026
Meet High-Growth Franchise Brands Expanding into Florida

whichfranchise and Akerman LLP will be running a highly curated investor forum in Miami on May 12-13, for those franchisees focused on multi-unit growth.
The BrandBridge Forum event in Brickell, Miami will bring together a select group of multi-unit/multi-brand operators, franchise investors, and PE groups to meet proven international and US brands actively seeking expansion partners in Florida and across the US.
Akerman LLP, one of the leading US law firms in franchising, advising many of the world’s top franchise brands and operators and whichfranchise.com, 30+ years working with leading multi-unit operators with brands such as Starbucks, McDonald’s, Domino’s and Wendy’s, will be working together to support cross-border expansion by connecting investors to scalable opportunities.
This is not a trade show - it’s a small, high-quality room designed for meaningful conversations, direct access to founders/executives, and actionable deal flow.
Featured brands include:
- Townhouse Nail Salon – Europe’s fastest-growing beauty concept (featured in FT)
- Mary Brown’s Chicken – 300+ locations internationally
- Immersive Gamebox – experiential gaming, 30+ global locations
- RockSalt Pilates – award-winning boutique fitness
- The Season’s Art Class – 130+ locations in the UK
- HiON EV – EV infrastructure opportunity
- Royal Grammar School Worcester – premium education concept with 700+ years of heritage
& more…
Why attend:
- Direct access to brands entering Florida (not widely marketed yet)
- Selected opportunities across food, fitness, education, entertainment & emerging sectors
- High-value networking with like-minded investors and operators
- No cost to attend (by invitation)
Event format:
- May 12 (Evening): Private networking reception & welcome drinks
- May 13 (Akerman LLP, Brickell): Brand presentations and structured networking throughout the day
If you’re actively evaluating new brands or looking to expand in Florida, this is designed to be worth your time.


