Booking ACCOMMODATION in Louisville
Booking Accommodations in Louisville
Conference Hotels
The Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence has secured preferential rates with the following hotels for participants attending the conference. All partner hotels are within a 12 minutes Uber/Lyft ride of the university and the conference venue.
We strongly recommend booking early, as availability is limited during the busy summer season in Louisville.
The Seelbach – There are 10 rooms available at the discounted price of USD 179. Book before May 4th, 2027. You may book here, or call 800 445 8667 and reference group code "92U".
The Brown – There are 20 rooms available at the discounted price of USD 163. Book before May 14th, 2027. You may book here.
The Omni – There are 10 rooms available at the discounted price of USD 239. Book before May 3rd, 2027. You may book here or call 1-800-THE-OMNI (1-800-843-6664) and reference the ISOF Conference at UofL Room Block.
Conference Location
Conference Location
Founded in 1798, the University of Louisville is a metropolitan research university located in Louisville, Kentucky. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and the College of Business is accredited by AACSB International. The College of Business is also home to the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence, a hub for franchise education and research connecting scholars, students, and industry leaders from around the world.
The 40th Annual International Society of Franchising Conference will take place at the University Club on the University of Louisville’s Belknap Campus. Located in the heart of campus and just minutes from downtown Louisville, the University Club provides a welcoming setting for scholarly exchange, collaboration, and connection.
Louisville offers a distinctive blend of Southern hospitality, history, culture, and business. Best known as the home of the Kentucky Derby and the birthplace of Muhammad Ali, the city also features a celebrated culinary scene, historic neighborhoods, and a vibrant downtown.
conference Co-Chairs
Kathy Gosser, Associate Professor
Kathy Gosser, Associate Professor
Kathy Gosser, Associate Professor
Director, Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence
Denise Cumberland, Professor
Kathy Gosser, Associate Professor
Kathy Gosser, Associate Professor
University of Louisville
Annie Nell Wadley, MEd
Kathy Gosser, Associate Professor
Annie Nell Wadley, MEd
University of Louisville