--- title: "MFV Expositions Prepping for Franchise Expo South" url: https://burnaze.com/article/9ed43749-3d43-44a7-895e-7e906464e1dc source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240814_mfv_expositions_prepping_for_franchise_expo_south.html category: "Franchise Industry" industry: "Franchise Industry" topics: ["Emerging brands"] published: 2024-08-14T12:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T20:01:47.302Z image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1454165804606-c3d57bc86b40?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop --- # MFV Expositions Prepping for Franchise Expo South **TL;DR:** MFV Expositions is preparing for Franchise Expo South, which will feature 200+ exhibitors and draw an expected crowd of 2,000+ entrepreneurial candidates. The event will showcase a diverse range of franchise industries and sectors, from food and beverage to healthcare, retail, services and more. *originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-08-14. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240814_mfv_expositions_prepping_for_franchise_expo_south.html).* ## Key facts - 200+ exhibitors at Franchise Expo South - 2,000+ entrepreneurial candidates expected - 25+ insightful workshops and panel discussions ## Story ## Event Details 6-7 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, the franchise industry’s largest event in the South will feature 200+ exhibitors, more than two dozen workshops and sessions, and draw an expected crowd of 2,000+ entrepreneurial candidates to the bustling trade show floor, empowered to search for ideal business ownership opportunities through franchising. “As a resident of Fort Lauderdale myself, I can share from firsthand experience that south Florida is the perfect business-friendly venue to host the Franchise Expo South event,” stated Martin Joksimovic, president of MFV Expositions. “We’re looking to maintain our momentum this year, as our International Franchise Expo in New York and the Franchise Expo West show in Los Angeles both attracted record-breaking crowds. For franchisors looking to connect with a diverse audience of motivated entrepreneurs, and vice-versa, Franchise Expo South is the perfect opportunity to experience the potential that exists in today’s thriving franchise industry.” The Franchise Expo South event will showcase a diverse range of franchise industries and sectors, from food and beverage to healthcare, retail, services and more. The event has drawn interest from emerging brands to some of the most influential and well-known franchisors in the industry, including 7-Eleven,Burger King, IHOP, Little Caesars, Retro Fitness, and Dream Vacations - all looking to secure lasting connections and close blockbuster deals. At MFV’s most recent expo, exhibitor TruGolf Links inked a deal with an attendee to open 40 new locations - a significant milestone for this emerging franchise brand. With over 200+ exhibitors, attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with first-time exhibitors such as Afuri Ramen + Dumpling, ComputerXplorers, Hydrogen Fitness, La Diperie, and Silbar Security. Lastly, trade show floorspace has been set aside for long-standing franchise industry supporters such asEntrepreneur. ## Influential Speakers The Franchise Expo South event has recruited an all-star cast of influential speakers, including: - **John Hayes**, the Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University - **Mark Siebert**, CEO of iFranchise Group - **Matthew Jonas**, president and co-founder of TopFire Media - **Steve Beagelman**, CEO and founder of SMB Franchise Advisors - **Andre Kay**, founder and CEO of SociallyBuzz ## Exclusive Programming Franchise Expo South will also feature exclusive and original programming and events such as: - **Emerging Pavilion** – reserved exclusively for emerging franchisors, brands with 10 units or less can showcase their brands at the Emerging Pavilion, a busy location on the trade show floor - **Business Resource Center** – this section of the expo floor is reserved for a wide range ofbusiness suppliers and vendors that cater exclusively to the franchising industry - **South Unplugged** – during the two-day expo, MFV Expositions and the franchise industry’s wildly popular Social Geek Radio team will be conducting podcast interviews on their South Unplugged Show, direct from the trade show floor More than 25 insightful workshops and panel discussions are also on tap at the Franchise Expo South, featuring themed sessions on **Franchising Your Business**, the **A to Z’s of Buying a Franchise**, how to **Build a Digital Lead Generation Program That Delivers Franchise Sales, Minorities Building Wealth in Franchising**, and **Women in Franchising: Being Successful in Today’s Marketplace**, hosted by the IFA’s Women’s Franchising Committee. These sessions will feature a wide variety of topics and panels designed to help entrepreneurs and franchisors learn more about the franchise investigating process, scaling, marketing, selling, organizational strategies, and how to secure the right resources and connections. In addition, there is exciting news for international visitors, as the U.S. Department of Commerce has chosen Franchise Expo South to participate in the TEPP Program. This International Buyer Program is designed to recruit pre-screened foreign embassy and consulate delegations to connect and meet with U.S. franchise brands looking to expand on an international scale – the perfect opportunity for franchisors interested in expanding across the southeastern U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. Entrepreneurial candidates looking to attend the Franchise Expo South event can register online, as well as franchisors looking to exhibit at the largest franchise trade show in the south. For more information, including details on travel and lodging, please visit MFV Expositions is the world's largest producer of franchise expos, known for its highly successful franchise events produced throughout the U.S. and around the world. The company offers face-to-face opportunities for prospective franchisees to meet franchisors looking to grow their brand. Each expo features franchise concepts representing nearly every industry and investment level, along with a robust conference program for attendees and franchisors. Comexposium is one of the world's leading event organizers. Globally, it hosts more than 135 B2B and B2C events across many different sectors, including agriculture, construction, fashion, food, health, leisure, real estate, retail, security and tourism. With events in over 30 countries, Comexposium welcomes more than 3.5 million visitors and 48,000 exhibitors annually. Headquartered in France, Comexposium's employees and sales network operate in 20 countries. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - Franchise Industry (sector) - entrepreneurship (topic) - Burger King (company) - business ownership (topic) - franchise industry (topic) - 7-Eleven (company) - Little Caesar's (company) - IHOP (company) - SMB Franchise Advisors (company) - Dream Vacations (company) - MFV Expositions (company) --- Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240814_mfv_expositions_prepping_for_franchise_expo_south.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/9ed43749-3d43-44a7-895e-7e906464e1dc).