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.
Just click the links above to book yourself in.
If you can’t see the topic you’re most interested in above, please feel free to suggest something for future forums. Places will again be limited to ensure meaningful discussion and maximum value for all participants.
If you found the previous forums valuable, or if you’re looking for a chance to talk about what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next with other franchisors who are facing similar challenges, we’d love for you to join us.
Can’t make it to a session but would still like to discuss the topics involved?
Or maybe you’d prefer to talk 1-2-1 about your specific experiences? Then please do book yourself in for a no obligation chat.
Just click the button below to schedule a call for a time that suits you.
I look forward to seeing you online, or speaking to you directly, soon.
Best regards,
Steve Eastaugh
Partner & Director
