Franchise Shows, Events & Conventions

The Franchise Show – TorontoThe International Centre, Toronto, ON
Sep 19 – Sep 20, 2026
https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/toronto-franchise-show-skv

One of Canada’s major franchise events, giving prospective business owners an opportunity to meet franchise brands, attend seminars, and learn more about franchise ownership.

IFA World Franchise ShowBroward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sep 25 – Sep 26, 2026
https://ifafranchiseshow.com

The IFA World Franchise Show brings together more than 300 franchise brands along with educational seminars and resources for people exploring franchise ownership.

National Franchise Show – PhiladelphiaGreater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA
Oct 3 – Oct 4, 2026
https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/philadelphia-visitor

Prospective business owners can meet franchise representatives, compare opportunities, and learn more about becoming a franchisee.

National Franchise Show – TampaTampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL
Oct 17 – Oct 18, 2026
https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/tampa-visitor

A two-day franchise show where entrepreneurs can explore franchise opportunities, meet representatives from different brands, and attend educational seminars.

National Franchise Show – Los Angeles/PasadenaPasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, CA
Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026
https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/pasadena-visitor

Connects prospective franchise owners with franchise brands and resources designed to help them learn more about business ownership.

Franchise Expo WestRenaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center, Glendale, AZ
Nov 13 – Nov 14, 2026
https://www.franchiseexpo.com/west

One of the largest franchise expos in the western U.S., featuring more than 150 exhibitors and 25+ workshops and sessions for prospective franchise owners.

National Franchise Show – AtlantaCobb Galleria, Atlanta, GA
Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2026
https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/atlanta-visitor

Entrepreneurs can meet franchise brands, attend educational seminars, and explore opportunities across a range of industries.

Emerging Franchisor ConferenceEmbassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown, Nashville, TN
Nov 16 – Nov 18, 2026
https://www.franchise.org/2026-emerging-franchisor-conference/

Designed for emerging franchise brands with fewer than 100 units that are looking to grow. The conference covers franchise development, operations, marketing, leadership, and sustainable expansion.

IFA Advocacy SummitUnion Station East Hall, Washington, DC
Sep 14 – Sep 16, 2026
https://www.franchise.org/2026-ifa-advocacy-summit/

Brings members of the franchise community together in Washington to learn about policy issues affecting franchising and engage with policymakers.

Franchise Leadership & Development ConferenceInterContinental Buckhead Hotel, Atlanta, GA
Oct 6 – Oct 8, 2026
https://www.franchisedevelopmentconference.com/

Designed for franchise development leaders and their teams, the conference covers the complete franchise development lifecycle, including recruitment, sales, real estate, site selection, construction, onboarding, and opening new locations.