Sushi n' Wine Roundtable - 22.04.2026
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Our next roundtable topic, ‘Running a Franchise Without Being in It Every Day’, tackles a question many franchisees quietly wrestle with: can the business run well without the owner being on-site all the time?
Most franchisees don’t set out to work in the business forever. But stepping back too early — or holding on for too long — can impact performance, staff capability, and profitability.
This facilitated roundtable creates a safe, peer-led space to explore what actually works when franchise owners want to reduce day-to-day involvement without losing control, culture, or results.
Together, we’ll share real experiences from across the franchising community and unpack the practical realities of transitioning from owner-operator to business leader.
What We’ll Cover:
• When franchise owners should step back—and when they shouldn’t
• The difference between delegation and abdication
• How to recruit, train, and rely on store managers effectively
• Common owner-dependency traps and how to avoid them
• Systems, reporting, and accountability that support owner freedom
This session is ideal for franchisees who want to build a business that doesn’t relysolely on their constant presence—and for franchisors supporting franchisees through that transition.
Who Should Attend:
Franchisees, Franchisors, CEOs, Franchise Managers, Business Development Managers, and anyone involved in franchise operations or performance management.
Most franchisees don’t set out to work in the business forever. But stepping back too early — or holding on for too long — can impact performance, staff capability, and profitability.
This facilitated roundtable creates a safe, peer-led space to explore what actually works when franchise owners want to reduce day-to-day involvement without losing control, culture, or results.
Together, we’ll share real experiences from across the franchising community and unpack the practical realities of transitioning from owner-operator to business leader.
What We’ll Cover:
• When franchise owners should step back—and when they shouldn’t
• The difference between delegation and abdication
• How to recruit, train, and rely on store managers effectively
• Common owner-dependency traps and how to avoid them
• Systems, reporting, and accountability that support owner freedom
This session is ideal for franchisees who want to build a business that doesn’t relysolely on their constant presence—and for franchisors supporting franchisees through that transition.
Who Should Attend:
Franchisees, Franchisors, CEOs, Franchise Managers, Business Development Managers, and anyone involved in franchise operations or performance management.