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title: "Event in focus: Franchise Expo Chicago"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/33c1bb49-c080-42a1-9ae0-676e52751f55
source: "Global Franchise"
original_url: https://www.global-franchise.com/news/event-in-focus-franchise-expo-chicago
author: "Amanda Peters"
category: "Franchise Industry"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2019-08-20T14:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:56:46.262Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366216548-37526070297c?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Event in focus: Franchise Expo Chicago

**TL;DR:** Franchise Expo Chicago, formerly Franchise Expo Midwest, will be held on September 13-14 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, featuring hundreds of franchise concepts and opportunities. The event is produced by MFV Expositions, owned by Comexposium, and aims to provide a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and franchisors.

*By Amanda Peters, originally published in Global Franchise on 2019-08-20. [Read the original](https://www.global-franchise.com/news/event-in-focus-franchise-expo-chicago).*

## Story

After an impressive inaugural year, Franchise Expo Midwest rebrands as Franchise Expo Chicago where hundreds of the hottest franchise concepts and opportunities will be on display drawing interest from the most qualified prospects from the Chicagoland area and beyond. Held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center this September 13-14, Franchise Expo Chicago is set to be a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and franchisors alike.

Chicago has truly established itself as a leading business hub in the Midwest, and continuously attracts aspiring entrepreneurs and talented workers each year. As one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, the Chicagoland area has become an ideal region to promote franchise expansion and entrepreneurship to those who are ready to learn.

“In a promising market like Chicago, it is our goal to have individuals walk out of the expo feeling confident about franchising while franchisors leave with high-quality leads, all while building lasting business relationships,” said Tom Portesy, President and CEO of MFV Expositions, producers of the expo. “This is truly a must-attend event for those looking to grow and develop across the Midwest region.”

MFV Expositions, owned by Comexposium, is the world’s largest producer of franchise expos. Known for its highly successful U.S.

-based franchise events and overseas shows, the company offers high-quality face-to-face opportunities for franchisees and franchisors looking to grow in the industry. Each franchise expo features franchise concepts from every industry and every investment level. Today, MFV utilizes its global online franchise directory BeTheBoss.

com, with the latest technology and search metrics to provide a cost-effective way to market franchise businesses. For more information about MFV Expositions, please visit www.mfvexpo.

com.

**AT A GLANCE** **What:** Franchise Expo Chicago **Where:** Donald E. Stephens Convention Center ǀ 5555 North River Road Hall G, Rosemont, IL, U.S.A. **When:** 13-14 September, 2019 **Website:** www. FranchiseExpoChicago.com **Contact:** FEC@FranchiseExpoChicago.com ǀ +1 (201) 226-1130 **Travel and accommodation:** For more information on how to get there and where to stay, visit www. FranchiseExpoChicago.com/Travel

## Entities

- Franchise Industry (sector)
- Global Franchise (publication)
- international expansion (topic)
- entrepreneurship (topic)
- Multi-Unit (company)
- Amanda Peters (person)
- MFV Expositions (company)
- franchise expo (topic)
- Comexposium (company)
- Comexposium acquisition of MFV Expositions (deal)
- Franchise Expo Chicago (event)

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Originally reported by Amanda Peters, Global Franchise (https://www.global-franchise.com/news/event-in-focus-franchise-expo-chicago). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/33c1bb49-c080-42a1-9ae0-676e52751f55).