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Thinking About Selling Your Franchise Brand? Start Here

What the process looks like, how long it really takes, and the questions worth asking before you take a single call.

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Is Your Brand Ready? A Founder’s Checklist

Clean books, happy franchisees, and a business that can run without you on every call. Here's what buyers look for and how to get there.

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What Actually Happens After the Sale

Listen, Solidify, Grow, told from the founder's side. What changes, what stays the same, and where you fit in your next chapter.

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How (and When) to Tell Your Franchisees

The conversation every founder dreads. A simple plan for sharing the news so your franchisees hear it from you first.

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Selling Direct or Hiring a Banker?

Both paths can work. Here's a plain look at the time, cost, and trade-offs of each so you can pick the one that fits you.

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What a Healthy Valuation Looks Like

The things that move the number for a franchisor, and how to tell whether an offer is a healthy one you can count on.

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Keeping Your Home-Office Team Steady Through a Change

Your people are the brand's backbone. How to keep them informed, recognized, and excited about what comes next.

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Working With Pioneer Equity Partners: A Guide for Advisors and Lenders

What we look for, how we work with you and your client, and the easiest way to send us an opportunity.

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Private Equity Myths, Busted

The stories founders hear about private equity, and what partnering with the right firm actually looks like.

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On the calendar

Upcoming events worth your time.

Franchising events across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand that we think are worth a founder's time. Dates and details come from each organizer, so check their site before you book.

  1. Canadian Franchise Association

    Franchise Canada Show Toronto

    October 24 to 25, 2026Toronto, ON · Toronto Congress CentreCanada

    Canada's largest franchise show. If you're looking for your next great franchisees, this is where they come to meet brands.

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  2. Canadian Franchise Association

    Franchise Development Day Vancouver

    November 12, 2026Vancouver, BC · Royal CentreCanada

    A half-day workshop on finding, vetting, and welcoming new franchisees. Handy for anyone who leads franchise development.

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  3. British Franchise Association

    BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards

    November 12, 2026Telford · Telford International CentreUnited Kingdom

    The UK's biggest night in franchising, celebrating the franchisors and franchisees doing great work. Black tie, big cheers.

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  4. Canadian Franchise Association

    Franchise Canada Show Vancouver

    November 14 to 15, 2026Vancouver, BC · Vancouver Convention CentreCanada

    The West Coast edition of the Franchise Canada Show, where future franchisees come to meet brands face to face.

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  5. Franchise Association of New Zealand

    New Zealand Franchise Awards

    November 14, 2026Auckland · Grand Millennium HotelNew Zealand

    The 31st New Zealand Franchise Awards, honouring the best in Kiwi franchising over a black-tie gala dinner.

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  6. International Franchise Association

    Emerging Franchisor Conference

    November 16 to 18, 2026Nashville, TN · Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville DowntownUnited States

    Built for early-stage franchisors. Practical sessions on development and operations, plus plenty of time to compare notes with founders at the same stage.

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  7. International Franchise Association

    SCALE: The Franchise Growth & Capital Summit

    November 18 to 19, 2026Nashville, TN · Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville DowntownUnited States

    A focused summit for franchisors weighing a big step, whether that means raising growth capital, finding a partner, or planning their next chapter.

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  8. British Franchise Association

    British & International Franchise Exhibition

    January 29 to 30, 2027London · OlympiaUnited Kingdom

    Two days at Olympia where future franchisees meet brands from across the UK and beyond, with free seminars from the BFA.

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  9. International Franchise Association

    IFA Annual Convention

    February 22 to 24, 2027Las Vegas, NV · Mandalay Bay Convention CenterUnited States

    Franchising's biggest gathering of the year. Franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers swap ideas, catch up on what's changing, and celebrate the year behind them.

    Pioneer will be thereConference
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  10. Franchise Association of New Zealand

    New Zealand Franchise Leader Summit

    March 2027, exact date to be announcedNew ZealandNew Zealand

    A gathering for franchise leaders from across New Zealand. FANZ will share the details closer to the date.

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  11. Franchising Expo

    Franchising Expo Brisbane

    March 6 to 7, 2027Brisbane, QLDAustralia

    Queensland's franchise show. Future franchisees come to meet brands and learn how franchising works.

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  12. Canadian Franchise Association

    CFA National Convention

    April 17 to 19, 2027Niagara Falls, ON · Sheraton FallsviewCanada

    Canadian franchising's main get-together. Three days of learning and catching up with franchisors from across the country, with the Falls as the backdrop.

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  13. International Franchise Association

    IFA Legal Symposium

    May 2 to 4, 2027Washington, DCUnited States

    A close look at the legal and regulatory changes that affect franchise brands. A smart pick for founders who like to stay ahead of the rules, and for the people who keep them compliant.

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  14. Franchise Council of Australia

    Franchise Industry Awards

    May 5, 2027Melbourne, VIC · Crown MelbourneAustralia

    The FCA's yearly celebration of the people and brands lifting Australian franchising.

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  15. Franchising Expo

    Franchising Expo Sydney

    May 29 to 30, 2027Sydney, NSWAustralia

    Sydney's franchise show, where people thinking about buying a franchise come to meet brands in person.

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  16. Canadian Franchise Association

    Marketing & Operations Day

    June 2, 2027Toronto, ON · The Old MillCanada

    A full day for the people who run marketing and operations at the home office. Good for sharpening the systems franchisees rely on every day.

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  17. International Franchise Association with Franchise Update Media

    Franchise Growth & Marketing Conference

    June 15 to 17, 2027Atlanta, GA · InterContinental BuckheadUnited States

    For franchisor marketing leaders who want brand marketing to pay off for every franchisee. Bring your head of marketing and come home with ideas you can use.

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  18. Franchise Association of New Zealand

    National Franchise Conference (Elevate27)

    June 15 to 18, 2027Queenstown · Millennium HotelNew Zealand

    New Zealand's premier franchising event, in Queenstown. Tickets go on sale in March 2027.

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  19. International Franchise Association

    IFA Advocacy Summit

    June 21 to 23, 2027Washington, DC · Capitol HillUnited StatesIFA and FAN members

    Meet with lawmakers about the issues that shape franchising. IFA sets up the meetings and helps you prepare, so your voice lands where it counts.

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  20. Franchising Expo

    Franchising Expo Melbourne

    August 7 to 8, 2027Melbourne, VICAustralia

    The Melbourne edition of the Franchising Expo, a long-running favourite with Victorian franchise buyers.

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  21. British Franchise Association

    The National Franchise Exhibition

    October 1 to 2, 2027Birmingham · NECUnited Kingdom

    The autumn edition of the UK franchise exhibitions, at the NEC. A strong option if you're recruiting franchisees in the Midlands and the North.

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