Franchise Canada Show Vancouver

If you have been thinking about owning a business, the Franchise Canada Show is a practical place to start. Presented by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), the show brings franchisors from across the country to the Vancouver Convention Centre for two days of conversations, seminars and networking. It is a franchise-only exhibition, so every booth is a franchise opportunity. Whether you are just curious or ready to compare specific brands, the free admission makes it easy to drop in for an hour or stay for the full day of talks.

When and where

• Dates: Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days
• Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, East Ballroom, downtown Vancouver
• Cost: free admission; register in advance through the CFA's Eventbrite page

What to expect

• Face-to-face meetings with leading national brands and franchisors, most of them CFA members
• Opportunities across more than 60 industries, so you can compare very different business models in one afternoon
• Free education seminars led by industry experts, covering all aspects of franchising, with separate Day One and Day Two agendas
• Networking and roundtables, plus guidance for first-time franchisees
• A free copy of Franchise Canada Magazine and a discounted Franchise Canada Directory, while supplies last

The CFA posts the floor plan, exhibitor list and seminar agendas on its event page closer to the show.

Getting there

The Vancouver Convention Centre is on the downtown waterfront at Canada Place. Waterfront Station, served by the Expo Line, Canada Line, SeaBus and West Coast Express, is a short walk away. Paid parking is available at the convention centre and in nearby downtown lots.

Tips

• Register online ahead of time to save time at the door.
• Review the exhibitor list and seminar agendas beforehand and plan which booths and talks to prioritize.
• Bring a notebook and a list of questions about fees, territories, training and support.
• Bring business cards or have your contact details handy for follow-up conversations.
• Have a rough sense of your budget so conversations with franchisors can be more specific.
• Note that the "Book your tickets" link on the CFA page may point to Toronto; make sure you register for Vancouver.

Find more things to do in our Metro Vancouver events listings, or plan your month with the November events calendar.