October 31 & November 1, 2026 : Pasadena Convention Center – Hall A

Franchising has been Robert Mitchell's world for nearly a quarter century. Across that time, he has worked with brands and prospective franchise owners spanning business-to-business (B2B) services, consumer-facing retail, food and beverage, professional services, and concepts operating both nationally and internationally. Few categories of the franchise landscape are unfamiliar territory.

Widely accepted as one of the top franchise consultants in the United States, Britton helps you figure out how to do what most people only dream about. ​Britt has spent more than 25 years as a franchisee, entrepreneur, franchise executive, and franchise consultant working for and owning franchises such as Kiddie Academy® Childcare Learning Centers, Molly Maid®, Sylvan Learning(SM) Centers, and SYNERGY® HomeCare.

​Britt has captured her franchise expertise as author of a top-selling book on entrepreneurship titled, The Franchisee Workbook. Britton will teach you the tools and techniques to help you find your ideal match far beyond your expectations.

After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science with a focus in Education, Nicole went on to earn her Master’s degree in Education and Educational Theory. Her love for learning led her into the tax industry. With the ever-evolving tax code and continual education, it was a perfect match for her.

With almost a decade of experience in the tax world, Nicole Green holds a federal license as an Enrolled Agent tax practitioner, where she can advise, represent, and prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and any other entity with tax-reporting requirements. Her knowledge in tax have been recognized in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, HomeLight—an online real estate company that matches clients with local agents and provides home loans—and impact.com, a platform that helps influencers and content creators manage partnerships. Nicole has been featured in these outlets for her insightful tax advice and industry knowledge.

Outside the office, Nicole is an avid traveler. She’s been to all 7 continents spanning 50 different countries. She enjoys cooking and trying new cuisines at food festivals around the world. Some of her other favorite activities include attending sporting events and the occasional shopping spree.

Dr. Cozette White is the Executive Director of Training and ERO Success at Novae. She is a leading tax educator, financial strategist, and business development leader with over 25 years of experience in tax, finance, and business growth. An international speaker, 12-time bestselling author, and recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. White has been featured on CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC, and iHeart Radio. She serves as the CEO of My Financial Home Enterprises®, the Founder of Curative Tax Relief Group®, and the Founder of The Tax Curative Institute®, which is an IRS-approved CE provider. Holding a PhD-level doctorate, an MBA, and a bachelor's degree in accounting, she is a highly credentialed IRS Tax Practitioner, ERO, and CTEC Registered Tax Preparer. Her mission is to help entrepreneurs build profitable, structured, and legacy-driven businesses.

Chris Conner has spent the last twenty years working in the franchise development field working primarily with startup and emerging franchise systems. Mr. Conner's work covers a variety of franchise categories including strategic planning, franchise operations, franchise training system development, franchise marketing and franchise sales. In 2009, Mr. Conner founded Franchise Marketing Systems based out of Atlanta, Georgia which today has grown to a team of 34 team members located in markets across the United States and Canada. Franchise Marketing Systems has developed over 700 franchise brands and supported clients in selling over 8,000 franchise units in North and South America, Asia, the Middle East, Canada and Southeast Asia. Franchise Marketing Systems has worked with a variety of well known brands and significant franchise systems including Baxter Healthcare, Anytime Fitness, Costco, Ford Motor Company, Delta Airlines, UPS Stores, European Wax Center, Junk King and others.

Mr. Conner’s vision was to develop a model that allowed for efficient, effective and performance based franchise development work to be completed for new and emerging franchisors. The combination of providing consulting and franchise development support along with the franchise sales and marketing model for new brands created more opportunities to more brands to scale and grow through franchising. Chris Conner holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Miami of Ohio and an MBA in Finance from DePaul University in Chicago. He is married to an amazing wife, Dr. Alaina Conner and has two great kids, Ashton and Jameson.

Sean Doorly is a Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source, helping professionals explore what they want from the next chapter of their careers, including franchise ownership. He brings 30 years of experience in media and entertainment, including roles with Warner Bros., AOL, Channel One, and Premiere Magazine.

After navigating his own transition from corporate life to business ownership, Sean now helps others explore alternatives to the traditional career path. His coaching focuses on education, awareness, and discovery, helping people learn about franchising and other career possibilities, clarify their goals, and make informed decisions about what comes next.

Robert H. Cohen is a professional consultant with The Perfect Franchise, dedicating his expertise to helping professionals transition into business ownership. Robert’s insights are backed by over two decades of corporate executive leadership at global organizations like Siemens Medical Solutions and GE Healthcare, followed by a highly successful 12-year tenure as a PrideStaff franchise owner. A former U.S. Army Captain and Aviator, he combines operational discipline with real-world entrepreneurial experience, making him uniquely equipped to guide candidates through the psychological and practical steps of the franchise discovery process.

Ms. Shelton has been counseling Franchise / Business Opp. clients for over 25 years. She especially enjoys working with small business owners assisting them to "Expand their Brand®". Since starting the law firm, she has been focused on providing the “Missing Piece” with legal services to small and emerging businesses. Her business savviness combined with her belief in mentorship is the backbone of the law firms slogan, “Your Outsourced In-house Counsel”. Ms. Shelton focuses on ensuring clients are offered individualized service while handling Franchise Disclosures, registrations, legal creation and vendor distributions within a clients business. Ms. Shelton has published many articles and has even written a book. She has been married for over 25 yrs. and has one son and a sponsored daughter from Haiti. In her spare time she teaches leadership development in third world countries to future colleagues and volunteers at her church.

Barbara Holliday is the founder and owner of Flappers Comedy Club & Restaurant in Burbank, California, and a producer, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to advancing the comedy industry. Through Flappers, comedy education, and charitable initiatives, she champions emerging talent and believes laughter has the power to connect communities, inspire creativity, and change lives.