The National Franchise Show 2027
Event Date
January 30–31, 2027
Location
Winnipeg, MB
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe National Franchise Show in Winnipeg is a two-day consumer event that brings together franchise brands and business opportunities under one roof for people who want to start their own business. Billed as Manitoba's largest "own your own business" event, it lets attendees see and compare full-time and part-time business ownership options from a wide range of industries in a single visit. Past exhibitors have included well-known brands such as Papa John's, The UPS Store, Fully Promoted, Chuck's Roadhouse and more.
The show is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, career changers and prospective investors who want to meet proven, expanding businesses face to face, ask questions and gather information in a no-pressure environment. Franchisors and business-opportunity companies now growing in Winnipeg attend to meet potential new owners.
Beyond the exhibitor floor, the event offers free educational seminars covering the fundamentals of franchise ownership, including legal advice, how to choose the right business, financing options and government assistance programs. It is a time-efficient way to research many opportunities at once and save hundreds of hours of independent research.
Show Highlights
- Exhibitor floor featuring established franchises and brand-new opportunities across many industries, including past exhibitors such as Papa John's, The UPS Store, Fully Promoted, Pita Land, Teriyaki Experience and Chuck's Roadhouse.
- Free seminars covering franchise ownership essentials — topics include legal advice, how to choose the business for you, financing options and government assistance programs.
- Face-to-face meetings with proven, expanding businesses in a no-pressure environment where attendees can ask questions directly.
- How to Franchise Your Business Workshop and industry suppliers/advisors for those looking to expand or support a business.
Registration
Admission is handled online through the show's ticketing partner.
- Register free online in advance via the official ticket link — free tickets are limited in availability, so early registration is encouraged.
- At the door, tickets are $12.
Ticketing support is available through Showpass (support@showpass.com or 1-844-307-7469) and Unity Event Solutions (support@unitytickets.com). Businesses interested in displaying can apply through the "Be an Exhibitor" section of the official website.
History
The National Franchise Show is presented by National Event Management, an established Canadian event producer that runs franchise shows in numerous cities across Canada and the United States. The Winnipeg edition is part of this national circuit of franchise expos. Specific founding-year and growth details for the Winnipeg show are not stated on the official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Winnipeg National Franchise Show taking place?
The show runs January 30 and 31, 2027, at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, 375 York Ave, on the Main Floor in Room 3-10. Hours are Saturday 11am-5pm and Sunday 11am-4pm.
How much does it cost to attend and how do I register?
You can register for a free admission ticket online in advance, though free tickets are limited in availability. Tickets are $12 at the door.
Who should attend the National Franchise Show?
The event is aimed at anyone wanting to start or own their own business, including aspiring entrepreneurs, career changers and prospective investors. Attendees can meet proven, expanding businesses face to face and explore full-time and part-time ownership options.
What can I expect to see and do at the show?
You can compare established franchises and brand-new business opportunities from many industries under one roof, and attend free seminars on topics such as legal advice, choosing the right business, financing options and government assistance programs.
What are the parking and transportation options at the venue?
The RBC Convention Centre has two climate-controlled underground parkades with 729 stalls, including EV charging in the south parkade. The venue is in downtown Winnipeg, served by Winnipeg Transit and connected to nearby hotels via the enclosed Winnipeg Walkway skywalk system.
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