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Hospitality & Travel
150
Exhibitors
10,000
Attendees
The National Franchise Show is the Mid-West's largest business ownership event, bringing together prospective entrepreneurs and dozens of established franchise brands. It provides a face-to-face venue to compare business models, explore investment levels, and attend free legal or financial seminars.
Exhibitor mix: The show floor features various business opportunity sectors including quick-service restaurants, retail, fitness studios, home services, automotive, senior care, and small business advisors.
The National Franchise Show - Chicago is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — The National Franchise Show - Chicago 2028 dates will be added here once announced.
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Venue
Donald E. Stephens Convention CenterConvention centre · 78,038 m² · 3 halls
A major convention center in Rosemont, Illinois, near Chicago O'Hare Airport, featuring over 78,000 sqm of exhibition space, multiple halls, and meeting rooms, commonly used for trade shows and consumer events.
📍 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA
Operated by Village of Rosemont
Organizer
National Event ManagementPrivate · Mississauga, Canada
Organizer of consumer shows, franchise exhibitions, and special events across Canada and the US.
Why people attend
Buyers attend to meet face-to-face with franchisors, evaluate vetted business opportunities across multiple industries under one roof, and learn about financing and franchise laws from experts.
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Sample matches
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