The Franchise Expo 2027
Event Date
April 3–4, 2027
Location
Montréal, QC, Canada
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Franchise Expo (Montréal Franchise Expo) is a two-day franchise and business-opportunity event held at the Palais des congrès in downtown Montréal. Billed as Quebec's largest "Own Your Own Business" event, it brings together established franchises and brand-new opportunities from every industry under one roof, giving prospective owners a chance to compare full-time and part-time options across all investment levels.
The show is designed for consumers and entrepreneurs who want to start their own business. Attendees can meet proven, expanding businesses face to face, ask questions in a no-pressure environment, and save significant research time by evaluating many concepts side by side. Exhibitors have historically included well-known brands such as Couche-Tard, Cora, St-Hubert, Thai Express, Booster Juice, Harvey's and Montana's.
Beyond the exhibitor floor, the event offers free seminars covering the practical side of franchise ownership. Attendance is affordable, making it an efficient way for anyone considering business ownership in the Montréal region to gather information and connect directly with franchisors and business-opportunity providers.
Show Highlights
- Exhibitor floor featuring successful franchises and new business opportunities from every industry, at every investment level.
- Free seminars covering franchise ownership essentials, with topics such as legal advice, how to choose the right business, financing options and government assistance programs.
- Face-to-face meetings with proven, expanding businesses in a no-pressure environment.
- Past exhibitors have included recognized brands such as Couche-Tard, Cora, Rôtisserie St-Hubert, Thai Express, Booster Juice, Harvey's and Montana's.
- Industry suppliers, advisors and speaker sessions, plus a "How to Franchise Your Business" workshop for those looking to expand an existing business.
Attendance
The organizer, National Event Management, reports company-wide figures across all of its events rather than for this specific show: over 480 franchise shows held since 1996, more than 12,000 exhibitors served, and over 540,000 business-ownership candidates who have attended its events. No attendance figure specific to the Montréal show is published on the official site.
Registration
General admission is $10, with tickets sold online. At the time of research the official site noted that online tickets for the next show were not yet on sale ("Stay tuned for online tickets to our next Show"), and a free-ticket page is also offered.
- Visit the show's official website and open the "Buy Tickets" or "Free Tickets" page.
- Purchase or reserve tickets online (admission $10).
- Attend on either day during show hours (Saturday and Sunday, 11am–5pm).
History
The Montréal Franchise Expo is produced by National Event Management, which has organized franchise and business-opportunity shows across North America since 1996. According to the organizer, more than 480 franchise shows have been held since then, serving over 12,000 exhibitors and drawing more than 540,000 business-ownership candidates across its events. The company runs a circuit of roughly 25 franchise shows across North America, of which the Montréal spring edition is one. No founding year specific to the Montréal event is published on the official site.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Montréal Franchise Expo taking place?
The show takes place April 3 and 4, 2027, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, located at 201 Viger Avenue West, Montréal. Hours are 11am to 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
How much does admission cost and how do I register?
General admission is $10, with tickets available online through the official show website. A free-ticket page is also offered; at the time of research online tickets for the upcoming show were not yet on sale.
Who should attend the Franchise Expo?
The event is aimed at consumers and entrepreneurs who want to start their own business. It lets attendees compare full-time and part-time franchise and business-ownership opportunities across every industry and investment level in one place.
What can I expect to see and do at the show?
You can meet proven, expanding businesses face to face, ask questions in a no-pressure environment, and attend free seminars on topics like franchise law, financing options and choosing the right business. Past exhibitors have included brands such as Couche-Tard, Cora, St-Hubert and Thai Express.
How do I get to the Palais des congrès and where can I park?
The venue sits on the Place-d'Armes metro station downtown and is about a 20-minute drive from Montréal-Trudeau Airport (YUL), which is served by the STM 747 Express bus. Underground parking is available at and near the Palais; check the venue's directions page for current rates.
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