RESTAURANT FRANCHISING & INNOVATION SUMMIT
Powering franchise growth through technology and leadership
Registration for 2026 to open soon.
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
Many of the fastest growing and most successful chains in the restaurant industry are embracing innovation throughout their operations. These forward-thinking brands are constantly looking for the next innovation — new technologies, new menu items, new marketing tactics, new training programs, etc. — that will propel them to even greater heights.
At the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, executives from leading brands will share their success stories of the numerous ways they have innovated to grow their franchises. Attendees will gain insight and inspiration to help them be more progressive in every facet of their businesses.
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FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF
FEATURED SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE
Maribeth Dela Cruz
President
Ahnaf Ali
SVP, Chief Information Officer
Joel Bulger
Chief Marketing Officer
Carolyne Canady
Chief Development Officer
Mina Haque
CEO
Troy Hooper
CEO
Heath Nielson
President
Toni Ronayne
President
David Schmidt
President
Denise Tran
Founder & CEO
Evonne Varady
Co-Founder
Ryan Weaver
CEO
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone on the corporate franchising side involved in driving product, service, equipment, and customer-experience innovation, new franchise development, franchise branding, and consistent technology adoption, use, and utilization among existing system franchisees. This also includes successful franchise owner/operators who serve in advisory capacities, as pilot testers, early adopters, and vocal champions of new system innovations and technologies. As well as operators of existing successful franchisees and start-up franchisors.
Attendance will include executives with responsibility for:
- Franchise development
- Franchise operations
- Information Technology
- M-commerce / E-commerce
- Marketing / Branding
- Operations
- Payments
- Purchasing
- Strategy
PAST ATTENDEES
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SPONSORS & PARTNERS
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TESTIMONIALS
What a great informative conference learning from the best franchised restaurant industry thought leaders at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.
Andrew Sternburg, Gong Cha
The buzz is just so positive. I love coming to shows like this because the energy is just so high. I think everyone enjoys spending time together. And what’s better than talking about franchising and innovation?
Betsy Hamm, Duck Donuts
Always great to share and learn from peers at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit! Best networking and so glad to catch up with so many longtime friends and meet fabulous new ones!
Donna Spangler-Josephson, Shipley Do-Nuts
Thanks to the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit for another amazing event. It was great re-connecting with friends and colleagues, and most importantly making new connections!
Marcelo Butron Arnez, District Taco
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