The National Franchise Show Philadelphia

The National Franchise Show is a major franchise and business start-up exhibition in the United States, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, aspiring business owners and prospective franchisees with franchisors and specialist service providers. The event is held annually at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, Pennsylvania. It is organised by National Event Management Inc., an organiser specialising in trade and consumer exhibitions that stages The National Franchise Show at various locations across the United States and Canada.

The exhibition focuses on franchising, business start-ups, entrepreneurship and investment opportunities. Visitors can explore a wide range of established and emerging franchise concepts and compare different business models directly. Key topics also include selecting and evaluating suitable franchise systems, financing and capital requirements, legal matters and franchise agreements, marketing, site selection and commercial property, as well as accounting, financial advisory services and digital business solutions. Entrepreneurs looking to develop an already successful business model into their own franchise system can also find relevant advice and professional services at the event.

The show features franchise opportunities and complete business concepts from a broad range of industries, alongside services supporting the establishment, financing and operation of a franchise business. These include financing and banking services, legal and business consultancy, accounting and bookkeeping, marketing and advertising, property and site selection services, as well as IT, web and business solutions. Exhibiting franchise brands represent sectors including restaurants and foodservice, retail, health and fitness, beauty and wellness, education, cleaning services, property, home services, and a variety of B2B and consumer services.

The event is primarily aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs and franchisees, investors, self-employed professionals and existing business owners seeking new commercial opportunities or looking to expand their operations. Visitors can meet numerous franchisors in person and efficiently compare different concepts, investment models and business opportunities. Seminars and information sessions led by franchise and business experts provide practical guidance on business start-ups, financing, franchise selection and successful business development. The event therefore places particular emphasis on information, professional advice, networking and the development of new franchise partnerships.

The National Franchise Show – Philadelphia is therefore a practical platform for anyone considering starting a business through franchising, exploring new investment opportunities or seeking to develop an existing business. The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center provides a spacious venue in the Philadelphia metropolitan area and, owing to its location, is particularly convenient to reach by car.

The The National Franchise Show will take place on 2 days from Saturday, 03. October to Sunday, 04. October 2026 in Philadelphia.