Event
The National Franchise Exhibition
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.
The essentials
Event details
- 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
- Website
- franchiseinfo.co.uk
- Agenda
- View the agenda
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Who attends
The audience
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
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- 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
On stage
Speaker
- Piers LinneySerial entrepreneur, Former Dragons’ Den investor
On the floor
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
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Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Grand Hotel ★★★★★
1 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2FE
Hotel du Vin
25 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NR
Premier Inn
3-6 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PG
The Briar Rose
25 Bennett's Hill, Birmingham, B2 5RE
Staybridge Suites
Martineau Place, Birmingham, B2 4UW
Britannia Hotel
21-25 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4RX
Holiday Inn Express
St Chads Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6HY
Travelodge Birmingham Central Moor Street
Carrs Lane, Birmingham, B4 7SS
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