Your mission, should you choose to accept it
Lights, camera, action! Summit 2026 is set for Chicago where we’ve got three power-packed days for the full Sidekick community to come together, spark bold ideas and accelerate growth. Expect powerful keynotes, momentum-driving breakouts, meaningful Sidekick Advisor time and unforgettable evening experiences, including a night at the iconic Chicago Field Museum.
What IS SKIP SUMMIT?
Franchise Sidekick's flagship event is where the whole Sidekick community takes the stage – and 2026 is our biggest show yet.
Join us Oct. 13-15 in Chicago at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place for three days packed with bold keynotes, high-impact breakouts, meaningful Sidekick Advisor time and evening experiences that have to be seen to be believed.
This is where big ideas turn into real momentum, new connections become lasting relationships and every brand in the room leaves ready for what's next. The mission is possible – and it starts here.
Why Attend SKIP Summit 2026?
Spend one-on-one time with the Sidekick Advisors
Get face time with the advisors who move your brand forward. Build stronger relationships and walk away with ways to stand out.
Get immediate takeaways in sessions curated for our industry
Our sessions are designed to tackle the real challenges franchise brands face today — from launching strong to leading through change.
Build relationships beyond the business cards
Whether you're looking for new partnerships, fresh ideas or honest advice, you'll leave with connections built on real conversations.
Make memories worth keeping
From breakthrough ideas to unforgettable celebrations, you’ll leave with new friends and energy you can’t fake (or forget).
Hear from inspiring speakers you'll quote later
They’ve built brands, overcome setbacks and found ways forward — and now they’re sharing their strategies for breaking through with you.
Stay ahead of the shifts happening in franchising
The future’s already on the move. Get the insights, strategies, and big shifts you need to stay ahead.
Exclusive Advisor Experience
Want to take your Summit experience to the next level? The Exclusive Advisor Experience is a limited-capacity add-on designed for only 60 attendees who want more.
Taking place on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 15, after Summit wraps, this intimate, high-value event, takes you off-site for an afternoon at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, for a one-of-a-kind networking and entertainment experience built around real connection.
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