The Franchise Show - Toronto 2027

A Canadian franchise show at The International Centre in Mississauga, produced by National Event Management, where prospective owners meet exhibiting franchise brands and attend free seminars on franchise ownership, financing and legal topics.

The Franchise Show Toronto — January 2027

The Toronto Franchise Show runs January 16–17, 2027 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Hall C, 255 Front Street West, in downtown Toronto. Hours are 11am–5pm on both Saturday and Sunday. It is the winter counterpart of the fall show, which was held at The International Centre in Mississauga in September 2026.

What it is

A franchise and business-opportunity show for people looking to buy or start a business, presented by National Event Management, which runs franchise shows in cities across Canada and the United States. Franchisors and business-opportunity companies expanding in the Toronto area exhibit to meet prospective owners face to face. The organizer says opportunities are full- and part-time, from every industry and at every investment level.

Seminars and practical details

Free seminars run through both days in two seminar rooms, plus a real-estate stage, covering franchise ownership and starting and growing a business. Topics include legal advice, how to choose the right business, financing options and government assistance programs. There is also a How to Franchise Your Business workshop for owners thinking of franchising their own company.

Admission is ticketed through the organizer's site. The North Building is connected to Union Station by the weather-protected Skywalk, and the venue has its own parking garages.