Franchise Expo Dallas, organized by MFV Expositions and Comexposium, is set to take place September 18-19 at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, marking the event's first return to the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2018. The two-day trade show is expected to draw thousands of attendees, featuring more than 100 exhibitors, numerous workshops, and keynote speakers.
Texas has consistently ranked among the top five states for franchise interest and activity, making it a strategic location for the expo. With approximately 850,000 franchise establishments currently operating in the U.S., the industry is poised to surpass the one-million mark, according to Martin Joksimovic, president of MFV Expositions. "By almost any industry benchmark metric or standard, it's clear that interest in business ownership through franchising is at an all-time high," Joksimovic stated. "The networking opportunities at Franchise Expo Dallas are, by design, meant to spark the conversations that can turn entrepreneurial dreams into reality."
The event's educational programming includes popular workshops such as "A to Z's of Buying a Franchise" led by Dr. John Hayes of Palm Beach Atlantic University, and "Franchising Your Business" presented by Mark Siebert of iFranchise Group. Additional sessions cover topics like key questions to ask franchisors and a keynote on minority wealth building through franchising. Attendees can also explore the Emerging Brands Pavilion, reserved for concepts with fewer than ten locations, and the Business Resource Center, which facilitates connections with industry vendors. Social Geek Radio will provide live coverage from the trade show floor.
Exhibitors span a wide range of industries, including well-known names like McDonald's, GNC Live Well, and Lightbridge Academy. The food and beverage sector features Perkins American Food Co., Mr. Gatti's Pizza, The Big Biscuit, and Rosatti's Pizza. Home services are represented by Poolwerx, Pi Kitchen and Bath Shop, and Milo Insulation, while senior care concepts include Golden Years Relocation and Assisted Living Mansion.
Franchise Expo Dallas is the second of four U.S. tour stops for MFV Expo in 2026, following the International Franchise Expo in New York City. Upcoming events include Franchise Expo Cincinnati (Oct. 23-24) and Franchise Expo West in Glendale, Arizona (Nov. 13-14). Registration for both attendees and exhibitors is open, with more information available at Franchise Expo Dallas.
MFV Expositions has been the world's largest producer of franchise expos for 35 years, offering face-to-face opportunities for prospective franchisees to meet franchisors. Comexposium, one of the world's leading event organizers, hosts over 135 B2B and B2C events globally across various sectors. For more details, visit MFV Expositions and Comexposium.
