No Shortcuts: The Unfiltered Truth About Scaling a Franchise Brand

25 Sept 2026
Theater 1
With 25 years and thousands of franchise units across multiple brands and 26 countries, Sean Oatney, CFE breaks down what it truly takes to build a franchise system that scales — and lasts. From franchisee recruitment and validation to multi-unit growth strategy, real estate, and franchisee relations, this session delivers actionable frameworks for franchisors at every stage. Walk away with clarity on what to fix, what to prioritize, and what separates the brands that endure from the ones that don't.
Speakers
Sean Oatney
Sean Oatney, CFE Director of Franchise Sales - Planet Fitness