The UK’s premium livestream programme for franchisees & franchisors, bringing together aspiring franchise owners, established franchisors and industry experts for honest, expert-led conversations.
The UK’s premium livestream programme for franchisees & franchisors, bringing together aspiring franchise owners, established franchisors and industry experts for honest, expert-led conversations.
Date: 9th Sept 2026 Location: Ideas Fest, Tring, Hertfordshire
You have been thinking about it for a while. Maybe years. This session is for the people who are done thinking and ready to decide. Two franchisors and two franchisees share the version of the story nobody puts in a brochure: what it actually costs, what it actually takes, and what made the difference between those who made it work and those who didn’t.
Date: 10th Sept 2026 Location: Ideas Fest, Tring, Hertfordshire
You have built something that works. Now the question is whether it can work without you. This session is for founders who have quietly wondered whether franchising is the next move, but haven’t had a straight answer yet. Franchise developers, founders who have done it, and legal specialists give you the honest picture, not the pitch.
Often described as “the Glastonbury for Business,” it swaps stiff conference rooms for a festival-style field setting, mixing world-class speakers and practical, real-world advice with a genuinely energising atmosphere. It’s a place built for people at every stage of the business journey, whether you’re just starting out, scaling fast, or exploring your next move.
For this year’s festival, Elite Franchise and the British Franchise Association are partnering with Ideas Fest to launch The Franchise Launchpad — a dedicated space within the festival grounds where anyone curious about franchising can drop in, ask questions and speak directly with franchising experts. Alongside two dedicated stage sessions tackling the biggest questions in franchising: should I buy a franchise, and is my business ready to become one? The Franchise Launchpad gives attendees informal, no-pressure access to trusted advice, whether they’re weighing up buying a franchise or considering franchising their own business.
JOIN 1000’S LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS – gain real insight into Britain’s franchise community – make invaluable new connections
HIGH PROFILE SPEAKERS of entrepreneurial Britain and the UK franchise community
INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMES connect with thought leaders
EXCLUSIVE INDUSTRY INSIGHTS stay ahead with the latest trends, strategies, and success stories in franchising!
If you want to know what life is like running a franchise business this is the perfect opportunity to gain real insight into franchising and the challenges that are faced. Ask direct questions to our panel discussing key topics that relate to you. Find out if franchising is a potential option for you to consider as part of your future career.
Jodie Marsh, Commercial Director at Elite Franchise and CEMG, is a driving force in UK franchising. With a strong background in business development and marketing, she’s known for a no-nonsense, results-focused approach. She leads key initiatives like the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) Awards and is committed to empowering franchisors and franchisees through innovation and advocacy.
CEO, British Franchise Association
Chief Executive Officer for Trafalgar Education
