The ultimate franchise events guide
From franchise shows to value-packed conferences, browse the events for 2026-2027 you won't want to miss.
17
JAN
the franchise show toronto
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Toronto, ON, Jan 17-18, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/toronto-spring-exhibitor
24
JAN
the franchise show new york/new jersey
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Secaucus, NJ, Jan 24-25, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/nynj-exhibitor
27
JAN
let's grow! Ft WOrth
The franchise development & sales assembly is THE place for development and sales professionals to be. Head to Ft Worth, TX, Jan 27-30, 2026.
franchiseassembly.com/lets-grow
31
JAN
the franchise show dallas
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Dallas, TX, Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/dallas-exhibitor
31
JAN
the franchise show winnipeg
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Winnipeg, MB, Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/winnipeg-exhibitor
14
FEB
the franchise show cleveland
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Cleveland, OH, Feb 14-15, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/cleveland-exhibitor
22
FEB
IFA's Annual convention
Get ready for the largest event in franchising, the IFA Annual Convention, brings together brands of all sizes and stages of growth. Head to Las Vegas, NV, Feb 22-25, 2026.
franchise.org/annual-convention
28
FEB
the franchise show ottowa
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Ottowa, ON, Feb 28-Mar 1, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/ottowa-exhibitor
17
MAR
franchise unconference
An extreme networking retreat complete with skiing, snow, and authentic ideation and problem solving. Head to Park City, UT, Mar 17-19, 2026.
franchiseunconference.com
24
MAR
multi unit franchise conference
Built by and for multi-unit franchisees, this is the largest multi-unit franchising event in the industry. Head to Las Vegas, NV, Mar 24-27, 2026.
multiunitfranchisingconference.com
28
MAR
the franchise show VANCOUVER
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Vancouver, BC, Mar 28-29, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/vancouver-exhibitor
11
APR
the franchise show montreal
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Montreal, QC, Apr 11-12, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/montreal-spring-exhibitor
25
APR
the franchise show orlando
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Orlando, FL, Apr 25-26, 2026.
.franchiseshowinfo.com/orlando-exhibitor
02
MAY
the franchise show Regina
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Regina - REAL District, SK, May 2-3, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/regina-exhibitor
02
MAY
the franchise show new england
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to New England, RI, May 2-3, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/new-england-exhibitor
16
MAY
the franchise show washington/baltimore
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Washington/Baltimore, May 16-17, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/washington-baltimore-exhibitor
18
MAY
hello mastermind spring retreat
Learn from fellow marketing leaders in this intimate, mastermind format event. Head to Portland, ME, May 18-20, 2026.
franchiseassembly.com/mastermind-spring
01
JUN
FRANCAMP NEW JERSEY
For emerging franchise brands who want to work on their business in an intimate group. Head to New Jersey, June 01-03, 2026.
1851francamp.com/new-jersey
02
JUN
Franchise Customer Experience Conference
Powerful knowledge and networking for franchise leaders driving growth through franchisee and consumer experience. June 02-04, 2026.
francxc.com/home
13
JUN
the franchise show portland
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Portland, OR, June 13-14, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/washington-baltimore-exhibitor
24
JUN
Service Franchise Summit
A high-impact summit for franchise executives driving growth in home services, health, fitness, pet, education, and other service-based industries. Head to Sundance, UT, June 24-26, 2026.
https://servicefranchisesummit.com/
12
SEP
the franchise show detroit
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Detroit, MI, Sep 12-13, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/detroit-exhibitor
14
SEP
franchise advocacy summit
An important franchise event where industry leaders advocate and educate on the value of franchising. Head to Washington, DC, Sep 14-16, 2026.
franchise.org/advocacy-summit
19
SEP
the franchise show toronto
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Toronto, ON, Sep 19-20, 2025.
franchiseshowinfo.com/toronto-exhibitor
springboard conference
One of the biggest conferences for emerging (and re-emerging brands) in the franchise industry. Head to Fort Worth, TX, Sept 23-25, 2026.
franchisespringboard.com
SEP
23
03
OCT
the franchise show calgary
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Calgary, AB, Oct 3-4, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/calgary-exhibitor
03
OCT
the franchise show Philadelphia
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Philadelphia, PN, Oct 3-4, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/philadelphia-exhibitor
06
franchise leadership & development
The FLDC is for networking and education around franchise and business development. See you in Atlanta, October 6-8, 2026.
franchisedevelopmentconference.com
OCT
17
OCT
the franchise show tampa
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Tampa, FL, Oct 17-18, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/tampa-exhibitor
17
OCT
the franchise show abbotsford
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Abbotsford, BC, Oct 17-18, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/abbotsford
the fbr summit
For operations leaders and teams to gain applicable skills and connections from peers. Head to Austin, TX on October 28-30, 2026.
tour.franchisebusinessreview.com/fbr-summit/
28
OCT
31
OCT
the franchise show pasadena
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Pasadena, CA, Oct 31-Nov 01, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/pasadena-exhibitor
02
NOV
FRANCHISE MARKETING LIVE!
Attend the Franchise Marketing Live! for marketers & tech pros, brought to you by the team at Let's Grow! Head to Denver, CO, Nov 2-3, 2026.
franchiseassembly.com/marketing-tech
04
NOV
hello mastermind FALL retreat
Learn from fellow marketing experts and fran dev leaders in this mastermind format event. Head to Denver, CO, Nov 4-5, 2026.
franchiseassembly.com/mastermind-fall
NOV
the franchise show atlanta
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Atlanta, GA, Nov 14-15, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/atlanta-exhibitor
14
NOV
the franchise show edmonton
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Edmonton, AB, Nov 14-15, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/edmonton-exhibitor
14
NOV
emerging franchisor conference
Designed specifically for early-stage franchisors, this event offers strategies, resources, and connections to help you build and scale your franchise brand. Head to Nashville, TN, Nov 16-18, 2026.
franchise.org/emerging-franchisor-conference/
14
NOV
the franchise show montreal
See the most successful franchises and explore new opportunities in every industry. Head to Montreal, QC, Nov 21-22, 2026.
franchiseshowinfo.com/montreal-fall-exhibitor
21
TBA
let's grow! canada
Learn applicable training and techniques from the experts at this franchise growth event. Dates and location to be announced!
letsgrowcanada.franchiseassembly.com
