# The National Franchise Exhibition

- Dates: 2 October 2026 to 3 October 2026
- Location: NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Address: Hall 3, The National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, B40 1NT
- Organizer: British Franchise Association

## About

The National Franchise Exhibition is the UK's flagship franchise event, supported by the British Franchise Association. It showcases industry-leading brands and offers talks for those interested in the franchise model and running their own business.

## Who attends

Unlock the potential of franchising. Get expert insights and gain valuable knowledge during an exclusive programme of presentations, workshops and Q&A sessions designed to help you make an informed decision about your future in franchising.

_As described by the organizer._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.franchiseinfo.co.uk/franchise-exhibitions/the-national-franchise-exhibition/)
- [Registration](https://eventdata.uk/Forms/Form.aspx?FormRef=NFEA6Visitor)
- [Agenda](https://www.franchiseinfo.co.uk/franchise-exhibitions/the-national-franchise-exhibition/timetable/)

## Topics

- McDonald’s Insight Sessions
- Professional Advisors
- BFA Franchising Seminars
- Keynote Speakers
- Franchising your business
- Real Franchise Stories
- The Finance Zone
- basics of franchising
- latest industry trends

## Speakers

- Piers Linney, Serial entrepreneur, Former Dragons’ Den investor

## Sponsors and partners

- 7th Heaven
- ActionCOACH
- Aedon.Accounting
- Akerman LLP
- Anytime Fitness
- Auditel
- Automated Analytics
- Avalon Parking
- Barclays Bank
- Belvoir
- Bluebird Care
- BusinessesForSale
- CakeCo
- Cakes & Bakes

## Where to stay

- **Grand Hotel**: 80 m from the venue, 5 stars, 1 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2FE
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thegrandhotelbirmingham.co.uk)
  - Phone: +44 121 827 9600
- **Hotel du Vin**: 100 m from the venue, 25 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NR
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/birmingham/)
  - Phone: +44 121 794 3005
- **Premier Inn**: 120 m from the venue, 3-6 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PG
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/west-midlands/birmingham/birmingham-city-centre-waterloo-street.html)
  - Phone: +44 333 777 3903
- **The Briar Rose**: 170 m from the venue, 25 Bennett's Hill, Birmingham, B2 5RE
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/hotels/england/west-midlands/the-briar-rose)
- **Staybridge Suites**: 280 m from the venue, Martineau Place, Birmingham, B2 4UW
- **Britannia Hotel**: 310 m from the venue, 21-25 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4RX
- **Holiday Inn Express**: 390 m from the venue, St Chads Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6HY
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/birmingham/bhxsh/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +44 371 902 1636
- **Travelodge Birmingham Central Moor Street**: 450 m from the venue, Carrs Lane, Birmingham, B4 7SS
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/531/Birmingham-Central-Moor-Street-hotel)

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