The National Franchise Exhibition
Dates: 02 October - 03 October 2026 Venue: NEC Visit Event Website
The National Franchise Exhibition is the UK's flagship event for anyone interested in owning and running a franchise business. Bringing together some of the country's most recognised franchise brands, the exhibition provides visitors with the opportunity to explore proven business opportunities and learn how franchising can help them become their own boss with the support of an established brand.
Meet leading franchisors from a wide range of sectors, including food and drink, fitness, care, property and low-cost businesses, and speak directly with the teams behind well-known names such as McDonald's, Home Instead, Anytime Fitness and Greene King. Visitors can also take advantage of an extensive programme of more than 50 free seminars and workshops, alongside expert advice from the British Franchise Association, finance providers and specialist franchise lawyers. Whether you're exploring franchising for the first time or looking to expand your business portfolio, the National Franchise Exhibition offers the knowledge, guidance and connections to help you make informed decisions.
About NEC
In 1976, HM The Queen officially opened the NEC in Birmingham. The NEC has grown in size and notoriety and it has become one of the UK’s primary venues for event organisers, exhibitors and visitors by choice. The NEC initially housed seven exhibition halls – where as to date they house 19, and in addition to this they offer 34 conference suites and numerous outdoor spaces.
For 40 years the NEC has faced challenges, been questioned and propelled itself into exhibition industry to ensure they continue to grow and move with the times because only by doing so can they ensure their exhibitors and visitors can too. It’s an approach that is solid, and the NEC now hosts to over six million visitors and 500 exhibitions each year.
