Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit (RFIS)

March 8-10, 2027, New Orleans

Engage directly with C-level restaurant franchise leaders who are actively investing in innovation. Secure your sponsorship to build high-value relationships, demonstrate thought leadership, and put your brand in front of the buyers who matter most.

• EXECUTIVE PLATINUM // OPENING KEYNOTE + RECEPTION
  • Sponsor will moderate the opening keynote on Day 1 and host opening reception.
  • Sponsor logo will be featured on signage at the reception.
  • Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program
  • 3 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
  • 10’ x 10’ exhibit space
• PLATINUM // EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVES
  • Sponsor will give a 10-minute presentation (non-promotional) during the Executive Perspectives general session.
  • Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program
  • 2 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
  • 4’ x 8’ exhibit space
• PLATINUM // BREAKFAST BRIEFING OR LUNCH & LEARN
  • Sponsor will give a 15-minute presentation (non-promotional) during one “Breakfast Briefing” session or during one “Lunch & Learn” session.
  • Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program
  • 2 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
  • 4’ x 8’ exhibit space
• PLATINUM // DINNER PARTY
  • Sponsor will host the dinner party on Day 2 with option to give short toast or presentation during the party.
  • Sponsor will take the stage at the end of the last session of Day 2 to give attendees a brief reminder about the dinner party.
  • Sponsor has the option to show a 1-minute video at that time.
  • Sponsor logo on all pre-event promotional emails and on the cover of the event program
  • 2 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
  • 4’ x 8’ exhibit space
• GOLD
  • Exclusive sponsor of one session (non-keynote) with option to participate as moderator or panelist
  • 2 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
  • 4’ x 8’ exhibit space
• ROSE GOLD
  • Sponsor will get 15 minutes during the “Prove Your Case!” general session to present a case study along with one of their restaurant operator partners.
  • Sponsor must have an operator as a co-presenter. The operator will receive a complimentary full-conference pass that will not count against the sponsor’s allotment.
  • Sponsors may provide a hardcopy case study to be distributed during the session.
  • 2 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
  • 4’ x 8’ exhibit space
• SILVER // BREAKFAST WRAP SESSIONS
  • Sponsor will lead a series of six 15-minute small groups discussions with attendees during breakfast on Day 3 of the Summit. Discussion must be on one of the following topics: AI/Robotics, Menu Trends, Digital Marketing, Managing Delivery, Customer Experience, Growing Your Offsite Business, Sustainability, Marketing on a Budget, Labor Issues, State of the Industry, Customer Feedback, Tips & Tricks for Growth, Can You have Too Much Tech?, Hospitality Matters, Food Safety
  • After 15-minutes with one group, the sponsor will rotate to the next group.
  • 2 sponsor passes (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
  • 4’ x 4’ exhibit space
• GIVEBACK PARTY
  • Sponsor logo featured on signage during the Giveback Party.
  • Sponsor will help emcee the Giveback Party alongside the Summit’s host, which includes presenting the designated charity with the giant check/banner and giving a toast to start the reception.
  • 1 sponsor pass (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
  • 4’ x 4’ exhibit space
• BRONZE
  • 1 sponsor pass (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party)
  • 4’ x 4’ exhibit space
• ASSOCIATE
  • 1 sponsor pass (includes full access to sessions, meals, breaks, welcome reception, and dinner party