Top Canadian Franchise Events to Attend in 2025-2026

There are some incredible, top Canadian Franchise Events coming up in 2025-2026 that need to be on your calendar, for Canadians and Americans alike.

If you’re a franchisor, supplier, or executive in the Canadian franchise space, attending the right events isn’t just a checkbox; it’s part of your system and brand growth strategy. The franchise landscape in Canada is shifting, with more focus on tech, local market success, and cross-functional alignment.

Here are the top Canadian franchise events that leaders should have on their radar for 2025 and beyond. (plus one just across the border worth considering):

Let’s Grow! | Franchise Growth Assembly

📅 December 3–4, 2025
📍 Toronto, ON

Let’s Grow! Canada brings together Canadian franchise marketers, ops leaders, development teams, and C-suite executives for two days of connection and action. Expect hands-on workshops, practical sessions, and powerful networking designed to help your brand grow in 2026 and beyond.

CFA Annual Convention | Canadian Franchise Association

📅 April 18-20, 2026
📍Ottawa, ON

The Canadian Franchise Association’s flagship event is the largest franchise gathering in the country. It’s a must-attend for anyone looking to stay on top of legal updates, industry trends, and growth strategies tailored to Canadian franchisors and franchisees.

CFA Marketing & Operations Day | Canadian Franchise Association

📅 Spring 2026
📍 Location TBD

This focused event dives into the day-to-day strategies and systems that power strong franchise brands. Built for marketers and ops leaders, it’s a great space to connect with peers, sharpen your toolkit, and leave with new ideas to bring to your team.

Let’s Grow! Franchise Development Assembly | Franchise Assembly

A Bonus for Canadian Brands

📅 January 27–30, 2026
📍 Ft. Worth, TX

Can’t make the December Let’s Grow! Canada event? Join us in Ft. Worth instead. While based in the U.S., this event is part of the broader Let’s Grow! community and offers Canadian franchisors a chance to connect with North American peers and development leaders.

Don’t Miss Out On The Top Canadian Franchise Events!

Whether you’re focused on franchise development, brand marketing, operations, or leadership, these are some of the top Canadian franchise events designed to help you think bigger, plan smarter, and build a stronger franchise in 2025 and beyond.

View our complete franchise industry events calendar here

We hope to see you at an upcoming event!

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