Business Show Media Is Proud to Announce the Next Location for the IFA World Franchise Show, Coming to Washington, D.C. in 2027

Business Show Media is proud to announce that the IFA World Franchise Show, the largest franchise exhibition in the United States, will move to Washington, D.C. on September 10–11, 2027, marking an exciting new chapter for the franchise industry's most important event.

Following the continued growth and success of the IFA World Franchise Show, Business Show Media and the International Franchise Association are taking the event to the nation's franchise capital, bringing franchisors, entrepreneurs, investors, and international business leaders together in one of the world's most influential cities.

Business Show Media, together with the International Franchise Association, brings the world class event to the leading destination for franchise opportunity, education, investment, and multi-unit expansion.

The move of the IFA World Franchise Show signals a powerful new chapter for the event and the wider franchise industry. As a global center for government, business, international commerce, and entrepreneurship, Washington, D.C. provides the perfect stage to connect franchise brands with the next generation of business owners and investors.

With approximately one-third of the American population within a four-hour drive, Washington, D.C. provides access to a significant audience of entrepreneurs and prospective franchisees with major links to international markets. As one of the nation's most affluent and educated metropolitan regions, the city is also home to a thriving business community.

The city's global connections will also strengthen the show's position as a destination for international franchise development. Alongside prospective single and multi-unit franchisees, the event will attract investors, area developers, and international franchisees exploring master franchise and licensing opportunities.

Together, Business Show Media and the International Franchise Association will create the premier destination for entrepreneurs exploring business ownership, established brands seeking expansion, investors looking for opportunities, and industry leaders shaping the future of franchising.

About Business Show Media

Business Show Media is a global exhibition organizer delivering industry-leading business events across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. Its portfolio includes The Business Show World Series, White & Private Label Expo, The International Franchise Show, IFA World Franchise Show, and B2B Marketing Expo US. Business Show Media connects entrepreneurs, business leaders, and suppliers across multiple sectors, creating platforms for growth, innovation, and international trade.

 

 

Media Contact:

Carla McLean
Marketing Executive
Business Show Media
carla.mclean@bsmexpo.com