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Founders: Your Breakthrough Year Starts Here
Founderology Growth Summit isn’t a conference — it’s a Founder-to-Founder experience. This is the only event built exclusively for multi-unit restaurant Founders ready to scale smarter and faster. Gain insider access to the strategies, playbooks and lessons that define industry leaders. In just a few days, you’ll capture years of hard-won insight — and transform 2026 into your breakthrough year.
Founderology Growth Summit: The Breakthrough Experience Founders MUST Attend
Join host Kathleen Wood on an episode of “Founderology – Built to Breakthrough” as she chats with Cherryh Cansler, the publisher of FastCasual.com and a key partner for the Founderology Growth Summit.
In this conversation, they dive into the the upcoming Founderology Growth Summit and what restaurant Founders can expect from attending the event in Austin on Feb. 2-4, 2026.
Built for Founders
Founderology Growth Summit is the only experience built exclusively for multi-unit restaurant Founders. This is where industry leaders come together to share the inside track for success and scalability—the strategies, insights and proven playbooks that aren’t found anywhere else.
In just days, you’ll gain insight that typically takes years to learn. Connect with fellow Founders who understand your unique challenges, access battle-tested frameworks for growth, and leave equipped with actionable strategies to scale your business.
This isn’t just another conference. It’s your opportunity to make 2026 your breakthrough year.
in their own words: WHAT FOUNDERS GOT FROM ATTENDING
“I left with new friends, new tools, and new fuel for my mission.”
“The conversations I had turned into real follow-up and real traction.”
“I got more out of this 2.5-day summit than an entire year of masterminds.”
“Best food, best vibe, best room I’ve ever been in as a Founder.”
“Clarity on scaling — and a plan I could activate the next day.”
“I was inspired, but more importantly, I had next steps.”
“This isn’t theory. These are battle-tested strategies from Founders who’ve lived it.”
“I came for the insights. I left with clarity, confidence, and connections that will move the needle in my business.”
“I would attend again just for the Founders Forum. It was real, raw, and worth everything.”
ADDRESSING REAL PAIN POINTS: WE SEE YOU!
Most Founders arrive here with burning questions like:
- How do I scale without burning out or selling out?
- How do I attract the right leaders to grow with me?
- What’s the smartest way to increase profits across all channels?
- How do I stop building in a vacuum?
At the Founderology Growth Summit, you’ll find real answers, real tools, and real Founders who are solving the same challenges—together.
FIVE KEY BENEFITS YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS
Power of the Room
Every person in the room is a Visionary Restaurant Founder. No fluff. No fillers.
Action-Ready Blueprint
You leave with a personalized 90-day plan for immediate execution.
Investor Grade Tools
Learn what investors are really looking for—and how to prepare.
Inside Track for Success
Real life Founder solutions and strategies.
True Community
Build relationships that go beyond the event. This is the network you’ve been craving.
Speakers
Kathleen Wood
Kathleen Wood Partners, LLC.
Founder & CEO
Derrick Hayes
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks
Founder
Danielle Mahon
Topsail Steamer
Founder
Arman Oganesyan
Dave’s Hot Chicken
Co-Founder & CBO
Evonne Varady
Clean Eatz
Co-Founder
If you’re ready to grow, you’re ready to go to the founderology growth summit
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