buzz•word Show Time UPCOMING SHOWS Visiting trade shows is a great way for investors to meet franchisors face-toface. Below are some you’ll want to check out. The Franchise Show September 7-8, 2018 www.franchisingexpo.com Tampa Convention Center Tampa, FL Franchise Expo Midwest franchiseexpomidwest.com September 14-15, 2018 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL The Great American Franchise Expo www.franexpousa.com September 15-16, 2018 Santa Clara Convention Center San Francisco, CA The Franchise Show September 28-29, 2018 www.franchisingexpo.com Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, PA The Great American Franchise Expo www.franexpousa.com October 6-7, 2018 Mesa Convention Center Phoenix, AZ Be My Franchise Expo www.bemyfranchise.com.tr October 11-14, 2018 CNR Expo Center, Istanbul
TRADESHOW TRAVEL Take a really cool vacation while franchise shopping Istanbul is known for its famous Grand Bazaar, beautiful churches and mosques, and the fact that it’s the only city in the world that resides on two continents—half in Asia and half in Europe. But did you know that the city houses one of the largest and most popular tradeshows around the world? Be My Franchise Expo showcases hundreds of leading franchise brands as well as innovative, new emerging concepts at their annual trade show. Each year, the show attracts thousands of investors from all around the world. Running for 15 years, the show’s management team
strives to add value to the global economy and develop the franchise industry in their region. The show is the largest franchise exhibition in Europe and the Middle East in terms of attendees, brands, and square footage. Supported by the Turkish Franchise Association (UFRAD), the 16th annual show will take place October 11-14, 2018 at the CNR Expo Center in Istanbul in conjunction with the EFF (European Franchise Federation) meetings. For more information, call (+90) 0212-346-2626 or mail info@bemyfranchise.com.tr
