Events, Conferences

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 1972 (National Event Management)
• Headquarters Location: 260 Town Centre Blvd., Suite 102, Markham, Ontario, L3R 8H8, Canada
• Ownership: Private (Owned and operated by National Event Management)
• Key Executives: Michael Hyam (Sales/Contact), Nadine Thompson (Sales/Contact)
• Number of Locations: 25 cities in North America; produces 35+ events annually
• Public Contact:
  • Phone: (905) 477-2677 or 1-800-891-4859
  • Email: info@franchiseshowinfo.com

Company Overview

The National Franchise Show, produced by National Event Management, is the largest regional franchise and business opportunities event circuit in North America. Founded in 1972, it connects franchisors with serious, investment-ready prospective franchise owners, facilitating direct engagement and educational seminars targeted to the needs of franchise systems and business clients.

Services Offered

• Enables franchisors to directly market and sell franchise opportunities to qualified, high-capital prospects through face-to-face regional events.
• Provides extensive advertising and promotional support to drive high-quality attendance, leveraging print, radio, television, and digital campaigns.
• Offers free, content-rich seminars and workshops on franchise law, financing, marketing, and business operations for attendees.
• Facilitates networking between franchisors, service providers, and prospective franchisees to support mutually beneficial partnerships.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Serves all franchise categories, including QSR, retail, home services, education, senior care, and more.
• Key Benefits:
  • Delivers qualified business ownership candidates to franchisors for direct engagement.
  • Enhances local market expansion through regionally targeted shows and advertising.
  • Provides franchisees with access to educational resources, expert advice, and proven franchise brands.
• Franchise Expertise:
  • Trusted by top franchise brands, with over 12,000 exhibitors and 540,000+ attendees since 1996.
  • Extensive franchise client base, with case studies and testimonials available.
  • Seminar programs and speaker rosters specifically tailored to the franchise industry, featuring leading consultants and legal experts.