Posted:04-September-2026
Ready to scale up your business portfolio? The Multi-unit Franchise Conference returns this October

Growing a franchise portfolio takes more than ambition: It takes the right systems, the right people, and the right advice. The Multi-unit Franchise Conference returns to the NEC, Birmingham on Friday 2 October bringing ambitious franchisees and entrepreneurs the tools, inspiration, and connections they need to take their portfolios to the next level.
Held alongside The National Franchise Exhibition, and sponsored by Akerman, this one-day conference puts you in the room with some of the UK's most successful multi-unit operators for honest conversations, insider tips, and the chance to ask the questions that matter to people who've actually done it.
Whether you're an existing franchisee weighing up expansion, an entrepreneur looking to invest in multiple units, or a business owner keen to diversify, this is an unmissable opportunity.
What to Expect
- Real stories from real operators - Hear firsthand from successful multi-unit owners including Ishita Pathak (itsu), John Blaney (Anytime Fitness) and Wafa Mohbubul (Black Sheep Coffee and Home Instead) on what's worked, what hasn't, and the strategies behind their growth.
- Practical sessions that cut to the chase - From making informed expansion decisions to building the systems and strategies used to support them, you'll learn how to avoid the pitfalls that trip up fast-growing franchisees.
- A chance to connect - Over a complimentary lunch in the VIP lounge, you'll be mixing with franchisees, sponsors, and speakers - the perfect opportunity to swap ideas and build relationships that could shape your next move.
Why book your delegate pass?
If you're serious about growth, you'll walk away with tried-and-tested strategies, connections with people who've scaled successfully, and a genuine sense of what multi-unit franchising looks like day-to-day.
And your ticket doesn't stop there. It also gets you into The National Franchise Exhibition, where you can explore brand-new franchise opportunities under the same roof.
Don't miss out
Delegate passes for the Multi-unit Franchise Conference on Friday 2 October at the NEC, Birmingham, are extremely limited, and pre-booking is essential. For more information and to register your interest, visit https://www.franchiseinfo.co.uk/franchise-exhibitions/multi-unit-franchise-conference/?utm_source=WhichFranchise&utm_medium=Event+listing&utm_campaign=MUFC26&utm_id=NFAB26



