Event

IFA World Franchise Show 2026

This expo allows attendees to discover top franchise opportunities in the USA, meet brands, and start their own business.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
25 September 2026 to 26 September 2026
Location
Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, United States
Organiser
IFA Fortem Expo

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • AI
  • Retail
  • Health
  • Marketing
  • Media
  • Sales
  • Automotive
  • Finance
  • Women
  • Food
  • Wealth
  • Leadership

On stage

Speakers

  • Bradford ReynoldsCEO, Gold's Gym - RSG Group
  • Randy SharpeCEO, Wahlburgers
  • Jon Taffer
  • Ali ShabdarHead of Strategic Growth, Zoho Corp
  • Tara Fry VigilFranchise Developer, American Dairy Queen Corporation
  • Sean OatneyCFE Director of Franchise Sales, Planet Fitness
  • Steve WhiteCFE, President, PuroClean
  • Jerry AkersMulti-Brand Franchisee, CEO and Author, Great Clips, The Joint Chiropractic, ZDynamix
  • Sabrina Zarco
  • Victoria Diaz
  • Bill MathisMulti Unit Franchisee, ICW Management LLC
  • Tamra KennedyTwin City Taco John’s
  • Steve WaznyWazny Management Corporation
  • Monica HarrigillThe Sunray Companies
  • Ray HarrigillThe Sunray Companies
  • Jesse KeyserCEO, Keyser Enterprises
  • Charles KeyserPresident, Keyser Enterprises
  • Suhail RehmanCEO, SUR Group

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

  • bb.q Chicken
  • Glo Tanning
  • Text Request
  • Sonny's BBQ
  • Spadea Lignana Franchise Attorneys
  • Haven Franchising
  • Benetrends Financial
  • World Of Smoke & Vape
  • Neighborly
  • Penn Station
  • LEO Events
  • ABF
  • Adminify AI
  • Amigos Burgers & Shakes
  • Anderson Longevity Clinic
  • AnswerConnect
  • Answering Service Care LLC
  • Anytime Fitness
  • Applebee's
  • Arthur Murray International, Inc
  • BBSI
  • Beyond Juicery + Eatery
  • Big Frog Franchise Group
  • Big O Tires

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