How-To Hubs

What are How-To Hubs?

How-To Hubs are fast-paced, practical, expert-led sessions designed to give you real answers to real business challenges. Tailored for growing franchise networks, each hub focuses on the strategies and systems you need to scale effectively.

Each event features three focused sessions, chosen from the topics below. Every session is led by an industry expert who shares how they did it, with actionable steps you can apply immediately. Following each presentation, you’ll join a live, open-forum discussion with peers to explore challenges, share insights, and leave with clear next steps to strengthen your brand.

Already know that you want to attend? Book here!

Startup to Scale

Everything you need to grow your franchise with confidence

This is a morning session which starts at 9:30am. Your ticket includes a delicious lunch so you can fuel your day, relax, and get to know your fellow attendees. On-site parking will be available for all guests, ensuring a smooth and stress-free arrival.

Throughout the morning, we will have focus sessions that discuss the following topics:

How to recruit your first franchisees: Finding, attracting, and selecting your first generation of franchise partners.

How to structure your franchise: Getting your commercials right: fees, territories, training, and support.
How to create your franchise sales process: From initial enquiries, to discovery days and sign-ups.
How to build your franchise proposition: Positioning, credibility, messaging, and trust-building in the early stages.
How to market on a startup budget: Cost-effective lead generation for emerging franchise brands.
How to stay compliant in UK franchising: Legal essentials and how to avoid common early-stage mistakes.

Scale to Strength

Built for brands ready to go further, faster

This is an afternoon session which starts at 1pm. Your ticket includes a delicious lunch so you can fuel your day, relax, and get to know your fellow attendees. On-site parking will be available for all guests, ensuring a smooth and stress-free arrival.

Throughout the afternoon, we will have focus sessions that discuss the following topics:

How to scale franchise recruitment: Systems, funnels, and campaigns that drive consistent franchise growth.
How to improve franchisee performance: Coaching, KPIs, and support frameworks to maximise network results.
How to strengthen franchisee engagement: Building a strong culture and effective communication within your network.
How to expand & accelerate growth: Multi-unit strategies, resales, and smart territory planning.
How to build strong leadership in your franchise: Developing franchisor teams and advisory structures to lead with impact.
How to future-proof your brand: Embracing innovation, digital transformation, and long-term growth strategies

What to expect

Whether you are attending the Startup to Scale, or Scale to Strength sessions, you can expect:

– Three expert-led sessions

– Live peer discussions after each session

– Practical insights, real-world experience, and actionable takeaways

– Networking with founders and operators focused on growth

Additional ticket options available!

We know that for some brands, attending the whole day would be more beneficial than just attending the morning or afternoon sessions. For that, we have the option to attend both How-To Hubs at a reduced rate! You can even earn an additional 50CPD points if you attend the full day!

If this sounds like it would suit you, find out more by clicking the ‘Full Day’ event ticket below!

Take your franchise from first steps to full-scale success, all in one day.