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The National Franchise Show Vancouver is a prominent regional business-to-consumer and business-to-business exhibition focused on franchise investments and alternative career ownership paths, showcasing local and international brands across food, beverage, automotive, and retail services.
The National Franchise Show Vancouver is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — The National Franchise Show Vancouver 2028 dates will be added here once announced.
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Venue
Vancouver Convention CentreConvention centre · 43,385 m² · 4 halls · ~10,000 people
A premier convention centre in Vancouver, BC, featuring two interconnected buildings (East and West) with extensive meeting, exhibition, and ballroom spaces, overlooking Burrard Inlet. Known for hosting major international conventions, trade shows, and public events.
📍 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, Canada
Operated by BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo)
Organizer
National Event ManagementPrivate · Mississauga, Canada
Organizer of consumer shows, franchise exhibitions, and special events across Canada and the US.
Why people attend
Attendees visit to discover and compare diverse business models, speak face-to-face with franchisors, evaluate financing structures, and participate in comprehensive educational workshops about investment obligations.
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Speakers
53 speakers at The National Franchise Show Vancouver
Béton Surface
"Comment faire un choix judicieux d'un modèle d'affaire"
Comment faire un choix astucieux d’un modèle de franchise qui correspond au profil personnel et aspirations professionnelles du franchisé intéressé. Que doit-on faire pour bien se préparer pour le financement de notre projet de franchise. Une bonne préparation du plan d’affaire incluant les projections financières, la structure de l’entreprise et les processus d’affaires opérationnels s’y rattachant. Les bases d’une gestion opérationnelle et financière efficientes.
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Alepin Gauthier Avocats et Notaires
"Les aspects légaux de l'achat d'une franchise. Choses à faire avant d'acheter une franchise en 11 étapes."
Pour établir son entreprise dans une région, il est important de connaître la composition démographique de celle-ci et de s’assurer que son public cible s’y trouve. La Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Laval vous présente le portrait de votre future clientèle à Laval, de même que les ressources et organismes lavallois qui sont au service des entreprises pour les aider à s’établir et à croître sur le territoire.
Also speaking at The National Franchise Show - Detroit, The National Franchise Show - Denver, The Franchise Expo - Atlanta
Conseil Québecois de la Franchise
"La franchise, un modèle d'affaires résilient"
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Occasion Franchise
"La relation gagnante entre franchiseur et franchisé"
Ce que vous allez apprendre : Qu'est ce que le franchisage Le profil requis d'un franchisé Démarche de l'achat d'une franchise
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The Entrepreneur's Source
Fred Webster is a 50 year son, 26 year husband, and 21 year father of two who has enjoyed over two decades of executive healthcare experience. He has had the pleasure of serving as a leader and mentor for successful sales and development teams at companies such as GlaxoSmithKline and HCA Healthcare. Fred brings a passion for innovation, process improvement and personal development to his career ownership coaching style.
Also speaking at The National Franchise Show - Detroit, The National Franchise Show - Denver, The Franchise Expo - Atlanta
Senior Consultant · Tenet Financial Group
Steve, a Texas native and Baylor graduate with a Business degree, brings 12 years of experience in the insurance industry, encompassing investments, sales, and claims. In 2011, he co-founded a business specializing in children's shoes. In 2014, Steve joined The Dwyer Group (now Neighborly), the world's largest parent company of 27 home service brands with 5000+ franchise owners across nine countries, as a consultant. There, he coached business owners in various aspects, including contracts, budgets, and marketing trends. After three years in financing, and assisting entrepreneurs with SBA loans, Steve joined Tenet Financial Group in September as a Senior Consultant, focusing on growing the SBA and vehicle/equipment lease program and enhancing the ROBS program. Outside of work, Steve is passionate about outdoor activities, construction, farming, and gardening. He also dedicates time to church, volunteering, and mission work, including providing medical services in Peru and participating in local prison ministry and aid efforts. Steve, married with two children, finds pride in his family and their achievements.
Also speaking at The National Franchise Show - Detroit, The National Franchise Show - Denver, The Franchise Expo - Atlanta
Sustainable Infrastructure and Facilities Manager · An Post
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Founder · Franchise Marketing Systems
Chris Conner has spent the last twenty years working in the franchise development field working primarily with startup and emerging franchise systems. Mr. Conner's work covers a variety of franchise categories including strategic planning, franchise operations, franchise training system development, franchise marketing and franchise sales. In 2009, Mr. Conner founded Franchise Marketing Systems based out of Atlanta, Georgia which today has grown to a team of 34 team members located in markets across the United States and Canada. Franchise Marketing Systems has developed over 700 franchise brands and supported clients in selling over 8,000 franchise units in North and South America, Asia, the Middle East, Canada and Southeast Asia. Franchise Marketing Systems has worked with a variety of well known brands and significant franchise systems including Baxter Healthcare, Anytime Fitness, Costco, Ford Motor Company, Delta Airlines, UPS Stores, European Wax Center, Junk King and others. Mr. Conner’s vision was to develop a model that allowed for efficient, effective and performance based franchise development work to be completed for new and emerging franchisors. The combination of providing consulting and franchise development support along with the franchise sales and marketing model for new brands created more opportunities to more brands to scale and grow through franchising. Chris Conner holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Miami of Ohio and an MBA in Finance from DePaul University in Chicago. He is married to an amazing wife, Dr. Alaina Conner and has two great kids, Ashton and Jameson.
Also speaking at The National Franchise Show - Detroit, The National Franchise Show - Denver, The Franchise Expo - Atlanta
Head of Innovation · FoodTech Inc.
"Panel: Scaling Your Franchise"
Jane leads innovation at FoodTech Inc., focusing on sustainable food solutions.
Also speaking at Retail Connect India, Michigan Townships Association Conference, NIB/NAEPB Training Conference & Expo
RBC
"How to Secure Franchise Financing"
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McInnes Cooper
"Franchising - A Legal Perspective"
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"Tips to Secure Financing With Your Bank"
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TD
"Tips to Secure Financing With Your Bank"
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CQF
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BizSold
"How to Buy a Business & Find the Right One for You"
Also speaking at The National Franchise Show - Detroit, The National Franchise Show - Denver, The Franchise Expo - Atlanta
Occasion Franchise
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