Expo Franchise et Occasions d'Affaires 2026
Expo Franchise et Occasions d'Affaires 2026 takes place on 21–22 November 2026 at Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal. It is organised by National Event Management, and B2DB lists 11 speakers and 12 sessions announced so far.
The Montréal Franchise Expo is a two-day consumer event at the Palais des congrès de Montréal where visitors can meet franchises and business opportunities face to face, and attend free seminars on topics such as legal advice, financing options and government assistance programs. It is produced by National Event Management.
Key facts
| Dates | 21–22 November 2026 (upcoming) |
|---|---|
| Venue | Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, Canada |
| Organiser | National Event Management |
| Series | Expo Franchise et occasions d'affaires |
| Speakers | 11 |
| Sessions | 12 |
| Sponsors | 6 |
| Official site | franchiseshowinfo.com/montreal-fall-visitor/seminar-schedule |
Speakers (11)
Compiled from the published agenda; speakers can claim and verify their own entry.
- Ahsan Ansari TD Franchise Banking
- F. Georges Sayegh Occasion Franchise
- Peter Karavoulias Gravitas Légal
- Tarek Yazidi CQF
- Terry Thrower TD Franchise Banking
- Doina Toma RBC
- Francois-Xavier Awatar Osborne Clarke
- Jean Carl Provencher RBC
- Jim Cam Franchiseur.ca
- Lionel Zaba ZENVALUATIONS
- Chris Skelton BizSold
Agenda (12 sessions)
Day 1 — Saturday 21 November 2026
- How to Franchise Your Business Workshop 10:00–11:00 · Hall 220E — Peter Karavoulias
- How to Succeed with a Franchise 11:00 — Doina Toma, Jean Carl Provencher
- Why Now Is the Best Time to Franchise in Quebec: Success and Trends 12:00 — Tarek Yazidi
- Acquérir la bonne Franchise 13:00 — F. Georges Sayegh
- Tips to Secure Financing With Your Bank 14:00 — Ahsan Ansari, Terry Thrower
- Comment franchiser votre entreprise en Europe 15:00 — Francois-Xavier Awatar
- Pourquoi réinventer la roue? Franchise versus entreprise indépendante 16:00 — Jim Cam
Day 2 — Sunday 22 November 2026
- Buying a Financially Sound Business: The Process 11:30 — Lionel Zaba
- Tips to Secure Financing With Your Bank 12:30 — Ahsan Ansari, Terry Thrower
- Les éléments à considérer avant d'acquérir une franchise déjà existante 13:30 — F. Georges Sayegh
- Aspects juridiques d’une franchise 14:30 — Peter Karavoulias
- Achat d'une franchise au Québec : État du marché 15:30 — Tarek Yazidi
Organisers, sponsors and partners
Organiser (1)
Sponsors (6)
OccasionFranchise · Osborne Clarke · Elite Franchise · TD · Franchise Assembly · The Franchise Directory
Association Partner (1)
Conseil québécois de la franchise
Exhibitors (4)
Cora · Emilia · OK Tire · U-Haul
Other editions of Expo Franchise et occasions d'affaires
- Expo Franchise et Occasions d'Affaires 2027 20 November 2027 – 21 November 2027
- Expo Franchise et Occasions d'Affaires 2027 3 April 2027 – 4 April 2027
All editions of Expo Franchise et occasions d'affaires
Source: the published agenda. See how B2DB compiles its records.