Great American Franchise Expo 2026 (National Tour)

The Great American Franchise Expo is an American-owned franchise trade show circuit and one of the country's biggest travelling franchise events. In 2026 it runs 12 live expos across the U.S., connecting hundreds of franchise businesses with potential owners.

2026 Live Expo Schedule

• Houston — Stafford Centre, February 21-22
• Tampa — Tampa Convention Center, March 21-22
• Nashville — Nashville Fairgrounds, March 28-29
• Miami — Miami Expo Center, April 18-19
• Fort Lauderdale — Broward County Convention Center, May 2-3
• Atlanta — Cobb Galleria, May 16-17
• Columbus — Ohio Expo Center, May 30-31
• New York / New Jersey — American Dream, September 12-13
• Detroit — Oakland Expo Center, September 26-27
• Denver — National Western Center, October 10-11
• Dallas — Irving Convention Center, October 24-25
• Phoenix — Mesa Convention Center, November 7-8

Attendees can explore franchise concepts spanning dozens of industries, meet franchise law experts, discover financing options, and network with experienced franchisors. The series has hosted 70+ major expos over the past 7 years, drawing more than 100,000 attendees and featuring 100+ combined years of organiser experience.

Potential owners can register to attend, companies can book an exhibitor booth, and brand owners can explore franchising their company via the official website.