Franchise Accelerator Brand & Deal Maker Summit
A Franchise Growth Interactive for Industry Leaders to Network and Learn from the Best Category Experts to Exponentially Grow Enterprise Value
July 14 (3 PM โ 9 PM) | July 15 (7AM - 2:30PM)
July 14 (3 PM โ 9 PM)
July 15 (7AM - 2:30PM)
๐Cincinnati, OH
Plan to arrive by early afternoon on July 14th. Weโll wrap by 2:30 PM on July 15th so you can catch evening flights home.
Why Top Franchise Leaders Choose This Summit
Built for authentic conversations, tactical takeaways, and founder-to-founder deal flow
Accelerated Growth Strategies
Learn proven frameworks from franchise executives who've scaled brands from startup to billion-dollar enterprises in compressed timeframes.
Enterprise Value Maximization
Master private equity strategies, valuation techniques, and exit processes that maximize your franchise brand's enterprise value.
Exclusive Industry Network
Connect with franchise founders, private equity partners, investment bankers, and industry leaders in an exclusive, intimate setting.
10-30
Minute Sessions With Franchise Experts
7+
Hours of Networking
24
Hour Interactive Event
Who Is This For?
This summit is not for tire-kickers. Itโs for leaders actively scaling or preparing for a strategic exit.
Emerging Franchise Founders
โฆwho are gaining traction and want to scale the right way.
Growth-Stage Franchise Founders
โฆwho are building infrastructure to scale beyond 50+ units and attract capital or partnerships.
Mature Franchise Founders
โฆwho are preparing for a strategic exit or private equity deal and want to optimize every piece.
Franchise Development Directors & VPs
โฆwho are preparing for a strategic exit or private equity deal and want to optimize every piece.
Summit Schedule
Day 1 - 14th July
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Registration + Lunch + Networking
3:00PM - 3:30PM
Opening Session
3:35PM - 4:05PM
Private Equity - Business Development
By Derek DeBenedetto
- Princeton Equity Partners
4:10PM - 4:40PM
Brand Founder - Emerging/Growth
By Dan Claps
- Voda Cleaning + Restoration
5:00PM - 5:30PM
Investment Banking/M&A - Service Brands
By Patrick Galleher
- Boxwood Partners
5:35PM - 6:05PM
Franchise Broker Networks
By Jon Ostenson
- Franbridge Consulting
6:15PM - 6:45PM
Organic Lead Gen + Brand Building
By Erik Van Horn
- Front Street Equity Partners
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Drinks + Eats + Social Networking
Day 2 - 15th July
7:15AM - 8:45AM
Barista Coffee + Continental / Networking
9:00AM - 9:30AM
Franchise Development/Sales Executive
By Bobby Brennan
- Front Street Equity Partners
9:35AM - 10:05AM
Brand Founder - Platform Brand
By Jeff Dudan
- Homefront Brands
10:10AM - 10:40AM
Investment Banking/M&A - Brick + Mortar/Experiential
By Brian Smith
- Piper Sandler
11:00AM - 11:30AM
Private Equity - Operating Partner/Managing Partner
By David Willis / Phil Piro
- Princeton Equity Partners
11:35AM - 12:05PM
Brand Founder - PE Exited Brand
By Adam Ross
- Heydey Skincare
12:15PM - 12:30PM
Closing Session
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Lunch/Networking
Meet The Speakers
World-class speakers sharing battle-tested strategies
Derek DeBenedetto
- Princeton Equity Partners
Dan Claps
- Voda Cleaning + Restoration
Adam Ross
- Heydey Skincare
Jeff Dudan
- Homefront Brands
Jon Ostenson
- Franbridge Consulting
Bobby Brennen
- Front Street Equity Partners
Brian Smith
- Piper Sandler
Phil Piro
- Princeton Equity Partners
David Willis
- Princeton Equity Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the summit?
Monday, July 14 from 3:00 PM โ 9:00 PM
Tuesday, July 15 from 7:00 AM โ 2:30 PM
Where is it being held?
All sessions will be hosted at:
Fueled Collective Cincinnati
3825 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Located 4 miles north of Downtown Cincinnati and ~30 minutes from CVG Airport
Where should I stay?
Both hotels are adjacent to the venue in the same parking lot:
Courtyard Cincinnati Midtown/Rookwood
๐3813 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
๐ (513) 672-7100
Residence Inn by Marriott Cincinnati Midtown/Rookwood
๐3815 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
๐ (513) 351-5555
Who should attend?
This summit is built for serious franchise growth professionals, including:
- Franchise Brand Founders
- VPs and Directors of Franchise Development
What makes this different?
This isnโt some bland networking mixer. Itโs a curated summit for franchise operators and dealmakers ready to build real relationships and get real outcomes. Create strategic relationship-building with other founders, capital partners, and proven operators.
How much does it cost to register?
๐๏ธ $397 โ Single Attendee
๐๏ธ $597 โ Two Attendees (same brand or firm)
Whatโs included with my ticket?
- Full access to all panels, expert sessions & roundtables
- Entry to our fully catered Hospitality Night on Monday
- Catered lunch and drinks on Tuesday
- Coffee, light snacks, and refreshments throughout
- Curated networking + connection opportunities
- Access to a post-event Zoom debrief with key takeaways & strategies
Whatโs the dress code?
Business casual.
Whatโs your cancellation policy?
Full refunds are available until 7 days prior to the event.
Are there sponsorship opportunities?
Yes
๐ฉ Email: [email protected]
Will sessions be recorded?
Select sessions may be recorded and shared post-event.
However, many will be off-the-record to foster honest, high-level conversations โ we highly recommend attending live for full value.