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26 Mar 2026

Attend the UK's Biggest Franchising Event - International Franchise Show

Oscar Hunter
Read our main reasons below for why you should attend the International Franchise Show on 17th & 18th April 2026, at Excel London.

Find the perfect franchise for you


We have over 250 brands exhibiting at the International Franchise Show, actively looking for people like you to franchise with them. A stunning range of sectors are represented at the show, from fitness, to education, to food & beverage, and everything in between. Between 2018 and 2024, personal care franchises have increased by 43%, and hospitality has seen more than 50% growth. People are increasingly seeing franchising as both a way to make money and give back to their communities.

Franchising affords you all the flexibility of owning a business, with increased stability and support from a larger organisation.

An image of an exhibitor at the International Franchise Show

 

Learn from industry experts


Once you have an idea of your options, you can attend several of our 100+ keynote and seminar talks, each delivered by an experienced franchising expert. We have topics ranging from:

  • Is Your Business Franchise Ready?

  • The care industry crisis and the only real solution

  • Choosing the right franchise: lessons from an ex-investment banker

  • What you need to know as a potential franchisee

Our seminars are curated to ensure that you leave the International Franchise Show with all the knowledge you need to start, grow and scale a franchise business. Whether you own a business you want to turn into a franchise, or want to become a franchisee, there will be multiple educational options for you.

A picture of a keynote speaker at the UK's leading franchise event, International Franchise Show
 

 

Connect with trusted suppliers


You have franchising options, you have knowledge given to you by the experts, and now you’ll need suppliers to help keep your franchise stocked and profitable. The show is home to dozens of fantastic suppliers that are trusted within the franchise industry and will be able to work well with you.

Need marketing services? Activ Marketing, CDA and Coconut Marketing will be at the show to offer their solutions. Need a POS system? SumUp and Worldpay have got you covered. We also have food suppliers, lawyers, consultants and more, to make sure you have absolutely everything you need to succeed.

An image of 2 people speaking to a supplier at the International Franchise Show

 

Network with fellow entrepreneurs


The franchise industry is tight-knit and always willing to offer support. That’s why we want to facilitate meaningful discussions at the International Franchise Show. Use our coffee and networking area to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, franchisees and business owners to expand your network and support the industry.

With over 11,000 people estimated to be attending the show, there will be plenty of amazing individuals that you will want to connect with, so make sure to mingle!

An image of the networking area at the International Franchise Show
 

 

Get your free ticket now!


The International Franchise Show is less than one month away, and tickets are being activated in huge numbers. We have limited tickets available, so below to sign up for your free ticket.

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