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Shows calendar

Franchise shows and exhibitions in the UK

Franchise exhibitions, conferences and awards where suppliers exhibit and franchisors meet them, in date order. Dates come from each organiser, and every show page says when we last checked it.

Visitors walking the aisles between exhibitor stands in a large exhibition hall

Photo: Inside Hall 5, NEC, Birmingham, by Christine Matthews (CC BY-SA 2.0)

9 shows

November 2026

Conference

BFA Annual Conference 2026

Telford International Centre

The one-day programme combines keynote speakers, industry insight, networking and breakout sessions on marketing, leadership, growth and future-focused topics.

Run by British Franchise Association.

Awards

BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2026

Telford International Centre

Awards for franchisors, franchisees and suppliers, with finalists named in categories from Franchisor of the Year to Young Guns.

Run by British Franchise Association.

January 2027

Conference

The Franchisee Network Conference 2027

Olympia, London

One-day conference for franchisees, alongside the British & International Franchise Exhibition.

Run by Venture Marketing Group.

February 2027

Conference

IFA27 Annual Convention

Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas

International Franchise Association convention with 400+ suppliers and exhibitors.

Run by International Franchise Association.

March 2027

Exhibition

Franchise Expo Paris 2027

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Nearly 600 exhibitors, including about 500 French and international franchise brands from around 90 sectors.

April 2027

October 2027

Conference

Multi-unit Franchise Conference 2027

NEC, Birmingham

How experienced operators scale from one unit to many, with networking for growth-focused franchisees and advisers.

Run by Venture Marketing Group.