Franchise Expo West

Check US visa or ESTA eligibility and start the application — Foreign visitors usually need a B-1/B-2 visa or an approved ESTA for the 13-14 November 2026 show; apply at travel.state.gov and file the confirmation with your travel documents.

Book flights into Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) — PHX is about 31 minutes from the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center; Phoenix-Mesa Gateway is a secondary option about 1 hour away.

Reserve a hotel in the Westgate district — Tru by Hilton, Home2 Suites and Hampton Inn & Suites are 200-410 m from the venue; check in 12 November and out 15 November to cover both show days comfortably.

Register online and save your badge confirmation — Register through franchiseexpo.com/west, keep the confirmation email and note any registration fee shown at checkout.

Shortlist franchise brands by industry and investment level — Use the exhibitor directory to filter brands by sector and investment range before you travel, then rank your top 15 booths.

Plan the seminars and conference sessions you will attend — The show runs franchise seminars across both days; build a session schedule and note the room for each.

Pre-book meetings with franchisors you want to meet — Email brands from the exhibitor list and propose a 15-minute booth meeting on 13 or 14 November.

Arrange airport transfer and local transport — Rideshare or taxi from PHX takes about 31 minutes; Valley Metro bus and light rail is the cheapest option from about USD 4, or drive and use the on-site garage at 9495 W Coyotes Blvd.

Download the floor plan and show directory — Use the exhibitor floor plan published by the organizer to plan a walking route through the hall and avoid backtracking.

Pack business casual clothing and show materials — Expect warm days near 25 C and cool evenings near 10 C; bring business cards, a notebook, a phone charger and a light jacket.

Confirm documents, hotel and meeting times — Recheck passport validity, visa or ESTA approval, hotel confirmation and your meeting schedule for both show days.

Plan Day 1 arrival and badge collection — The show opens 13 November; arrive before the doors to collect your badge and use the first morning for priority brand meetings.