Franchising & Retailing Events

Date: Sep 13-14, 2025

Location: Mississauga, Canada

The National Franchise Show is North America’s largest franchise and business opportunity expo, hosted across 25 cities in Canada and the U.S. Organized by National Event Management, the show connects aspiring entrepreneurs with top franchisors in food, retail, education, health, and services. Attendees gain face-to-face access to brand representatives, free seminars on legal, financial, and marketing strategies, and countless opportunities to launch or expand their business. Whether you're seeking a turnkey model or scaling a multi-unit operation, this expo is the gateway to choosing your future with confidence.

Date: Sep 18-20, 2025

Location: Singapore

FLAsia 2025 is Asia’s premier franchising and licensing marketplace, returning to Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from September 18–20. Organized by Constellar, the event showcases 250+ franchise brands and licensable IPs from across Asia, including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. Attendees explore expansion opportunities, meet global licensors, and engage with curated programs like the Licensing Village, Design WAH! Showcase, and FLAsia Career Fair. With insights from regional experts and a vibrant Knowledge Arena, FLAsia empowers entrepreneurs, creatives, and investors to scale across Asia’s dynamic consumer landscape.

Date: Sep 20-21, 2025

Location: Gujarat, India

FROEXPO Gujarat 2025 marks the 139th edition of India’s largest franchise and retail opportunity expo, returning to Gandhinagar as a key platform for business expansion. Organized by Franchise India, the event connects investment-ready buyers with top brands across food, hospitality, e-commerce, EVs, health, education, and fashion. Attendees explore franchise models, secure funding, and network with decision-makers shaping India’s consumer landscape. With curated exhibitor zones and high-impact networking, FROEXPO empowers entrepreneurs and enterprises to scale across Tier-1 and Tier-2 markets.

Date: Oct 25-26, 2025

Location: Washington DC

The Great American Franchise Expo – Houston 2025 returns to the Stafford Centre on October 25–26, offering aspiring entrepreneurs direct access to hundreds of franchise concepts across food, retail, education, and services. Attendees benefit from free seminars on franchise law, financing, and absentee ownership, plus one-on-one coaching from seasoned franchisors. With waived entry fees for online registrants, the expo delivers high-impact networking and actionable insights for anyone looking to launch or expand a franchise. It’s Houston’s premier gateway to scalable business ownership and investment-ready opportunities.