From Studio to System: Lessons from a Growing Franchise

26 Sept 2026
Theater 5
Breaking into franchising as a small, emerging brand is equal parts exciting and overwhelming. In this session, Matt Fowers of Cordovan Art School shares the real lessons learned from building a 12-location children's art franchise — from finding the right legal and operational partners, to attending expos, to leveraging social media for brand awareness. If you are early in your franchise journey, this session was built for you.
Speakers
Matt Fowers
Matt Fowers, Director of Finance & Franchise Development - Cordovan Art School