January 26 - 27, 2026

Success in 2026 Starts With Expert Insight

Join Franchise Times for a special webinar series designed to help you maximize growth opportunities in 2026 and tackle challenges in the year ahead. Our group of franchise leaders will share actionable insights and expert advice as they cover what you need to know in franchise finance, development, the new legal landscape and more. A successful year starts with market intelligence—that’s where we come in.

Monday, January 26, 10 AM CST

Franchise Leadership Perspectives in 2026
Smart executives are always thinking ahead to best position their brands for success. Hear from two top leaders, one on the franchisor side and the other bringing the multi-brand franchisee perspective, as they discuss opportunities, headwinds and what they’re doing to help drive success in their business in 2026.

The State of Franchise Finance
This panel of leading franchise finance experts will discuss the state of capital markets and how they will shape financing in 2026. Topics will include commercial lending, mergers and acquisitions, credit considerations, valuations, private equity, franchisor/franchisee transactions and more.

Tuesday, January 27, 10 AM CST

Franchise Sales: Tactics That Work Today
New unit development is necessary for system success. Our panel of franchise sales executives and consultants share their growth outlooks, discuss lead generation and detail how they effectively turn prospects into franchisees. And as AI looms large, find out how these leaders are effectively using technology to drive development.

Legal Trends & Legislation: What to Watch in Franchising
Economic uncertainty and the need for proper disclosure, as well as the potential for regulatory and legislative changes, have created additional complexity for those navigating franchising in 2026. This panel of attorneys will share advice and insight to help franchisors and franchisees prepare for the year ahead and position their businesses for success.