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September 25–26, 2026 | Broward County Convention Center, Florida, USA
The IFA World Franchise Show is the ultimate platform in the United States to discover perfect business opportunities and connect with leading global brands. In this edition, the event will bring together over 300 brands across all franchise sectors (including food and drink, education, fitness, health, beauty, services, and more), innovative business concepts, and dynamic exhibitors from around the world.
" "More than just a trade show, it is a high-level ecosystem designed to connect over 5,000 motivated entrepreneurs and investors with the brands that will change their future, powered by international pavilions and leading educational seminars."
Taking place on September 25-26, 2026, at the Broward County Convention Center (Florida), The IFA World Franchise Show 2026 offers entrepreneurs, investors, and brand owners unparalleled opportunities to connect, collaborate, and expand successfully in the US and international markets.
The IFA World Franchise Show 2026 offers an immense number of opportunities to expand your franchise network. Explore key programs, attend over 150 educational seminars led by top industry experts, and unlock the true growth potential for your business.
This event has established itself as the official trade show backed by the International Franchise Association (IFA) in the US, integrating massive commercial exhibition spaces, inspirational keynote sessions, and international pavilions designed to streamline corporate decision-making.
Its approach combines:
Direct Connection: Linking leading brands with highly qualified operators and investors.
International Pavilions: Exclusive spaces to explore global concepts and expand cross-border networks.
Cutting-Edge Education: More than 150 seminars focused on how to start, scale, or acquire franchise portfolios.
Strategic Content: Key tools and advice for successful internationalization and high-impact brand visibility.
Participation in international environments of this caliber acquires greater value when it is part of a defined strategy, perfectly aligned with the growth objectives of each organization. GNF Worldwide facilitates a structured approach that allows companies to:
Prioritize relevant and viable business opportunities.
Optimize their positioning and value proposition in front of qualified investors.
Establish purposeful, long-term commercial relationships.
Provide real continuity and support to global expansion processes.
Companies in an active growth process that are evaluating their entry into the US or global market with a structured, secure, and long-term vision.
Investors and multi-unit franchisees looking for opportunities in consolidated concepts with high replicability potential and strong projection in international markets.
Brands interested in establishing solid corporate alliances, including master franchisees or local operators that allow sustainable development in new regions.
If you are evaluating international expansion opportunities or want to know how to boost your brand's growth at The IFA World Franchise Show 2026 with GNF Worldwide, we invite you to complete the following form. Our team will get in touch with you to provide more information and explore possible ways to participate.
We are experts in the development and internationalization of franchises, as well as in mergers and acquisitions of business chains.
We are experts in development,
internationalization, merger and
acquisition of business chains.
