The Franchising Centre FREE Franchisor Forums return for 2026… new dates, new insights, even more expert content
Following the response to our Franchisor Forums last year, we’re pleased to confirm that we’ve planned a new series of sessions for 2026.
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Published at 23/03/2026 , Reading time: 3 min
These free, peer-to-peer online forums are designed specifically for franchisors who want the chance to step away from the noise, speak openly, and learn from others who truly understand the realities of running and growing a franchise network – people like you who actually get what you’re dealing with.
Each session brings together a small group of franchisors alongside experienced franchising specialists, creating a confidential environment where honest discussion is encouraged and practical insight is shared.
As before, this is absolutely NOT about presentations or sales pitches. Instead, the agenda will be shaped by the people in the room and the challenges they’re currently facing, whether that’s franchisee performance, operational consistency, compliance, communication, or planning for sustainable growth.
The 2026 series will include:
The Roadmap to Franchising: Commercial Strategy Meets Legal Reality
Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026 | Time: 11am | Who it’s for: Potential Franchisors
Synopsis: Assessing financial robustness, extracting business “DNA” into an Operations Manual, protecting IP and corporate structure, and aligning franchise contracts with the manual.
Growing Without the Grief: Recruitment & Onboarding
Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026 | Time: 11am | Who it’s for: Existing Franchisors
Synopsis: Profiling and selecting the right franchisees, avoiding misrepresentation during recruitment, and correctly handling Deposit Agreements and NDAs.
Answering Your Questions: Operational or Legal with TFC & Rudlings Solicitors
Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026 | Time: 2pm | Who it’s for: Existing Franchisors
Synopsis: Open Q&A session covering operational and legal queries.
The Roadmap to Franchising: Commercial Strategy Meets Legal Reality
Date: Tuesday 14 July 2026 | Time: 11am | Who it’s for: Potential Franchisors
Synopsis: Assessing financial robustness, extracting business “DNA” into an Operations Manual, protecting IP and corporate structure, and aligning franchise contracts with the manual.
The Performance & Compliance “Health Check”
Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026 | Time: 2pm | Who it’s for: Existing Franchisors
Synopsis: Coaching techniques for struggling franchisees, mediation strategies, issuing Breach Notices correctly, and legal exit strategies.
Answering Your Questions: Operational or Legal with TFC & Rudlings Solicitors
Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026 | Time: 11am | Who it’s for: Existing Franchisors
Synopsis: Open Q&A session covering operational and legal queries.
Future-Proofing Your Network: Renewals & Evolution
Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026 | Time: 11am | Who it’s for: Existing Franchisors
Synopsis: Implementing network-wide changes via the Operations Manual versus the Franchise Agreement, and managing renewals using modernised contracts.
Answering Your Questions: Operational or Legal with TFC & Rudlings Solicitors
Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026 | Time: 2pm | Who it’s for: Existing Franchisors
Synopsis: Open Q&A session covering operational and legal queries.
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