Multi-unit Franchise Conference
3 October 2025 | NEC, Birmingham
Existing franchisees considering expansion, ambitious entrepreneurs looking to invest in multiple units from the outset and business owners looking to diversify their portfolios will not want to miss this event.
Delegates will benefit from:
- Hearing from established franchisees as they discuss the dos and don’ts of multi-unit and multi-brand expansion
- Learning first-hand about the opportunities available to existing franchisees
- Exploring The National Franchise Exhibition after the conference ends to discover their next franchise venture
- Networking with speakers, delegates and franchisors at a VIP drinks reception

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Past conference programme. Stay tuned for details on the upcoming programme!
Time
Topic
Speakers
13:00 -
13:05
Main Stage
Introduction and welcome to the 2025 Multi-unit Franchise Conference
Conference Chair: Natalia Shvarts QFP

Natalia Shvarts QFP
(Franchise Law Partner)
13:05 -
13:50
Main Stage
The future of franchising: How to succeed with multi-unit ownership
Conference Chair: William Sentell

William Sentell
(Partner, Franchise and Litigation)

Kris Nieb
(Founder, Chief Executive Officer)
Franchise Evolutions Partners

Steve Wazny
(Multi-unit Franchisee)
Jack in the Box

Christopher Seymour
(Multi-unit Franchisee)
13:50 – 14:35
Main Stage
Diversifying into new sectors: Reaping the rewards of multi-brand ownership
Conference Chair: Natalia Shvarts QFP

Natalia Shvarts QFP
(Franchise Law Partner)

Lavanya Gamsani
(Multi-unit Franchisee)

Aary Walia
(Multi-unit Franchisee)
14:35 – 14:45
Main Stage
Closing remarks
Conference Chair: Natalia Shvarts QFP

Natalia Shvarts QFP
(Franchise Law Partner)
14:45
Networking opportunity in the VIP Lounge
A chance to network with like-minded franchisees, franchisors and industry experts.
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Build connections with fellow business owners. Exclusively for existing franchisees, the network will allow you to learn from and collaborate with like-minded entrepreneurs as you navigate the challenges of running your own business.