Franchise Expo South 2022 | MFV Expositions LLC | 9 September 2022 | Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA

Attend Franchise Expo South to network and connect with large, medium-size and emerging franchise brands. Franchise Expo South brings together attendees, exhibitors, expert speakers and sponsors for information sharing, education, business development and fun!

Why is Miami and the surrounding area such an ideal location for starting a franchise?
• The Miami metro area is by far the largest urban economy in Florida with a GDP of $344.9 billion.
• Miami is the 3rd largest city on the East Coast and serves as the business center for many southern US and Latin American businesses.
• The Miami economy is estimated to grow 7.6% in 2021.
• Miami has a higher share of foreign-born residents than any other city in the world. Many of its residents are also well educated and multi-lingual -- at levels that few other cities can boast.
• Personal income growth has averaged 5.8% in each of the last three years, with projections calling for annual growth rates of 5.6% over the next several years.

Why Attend?
• Top Franchise Brands Exhibiting
Meet face-to-face with the ‘best of the best’ franchise brands at Franchise Expo South. Sample, explore, and speak with industry-leading franchise brands that are interested in growing in your area.

• Comprehensive Educational Program
Visitors looking to invest in a franchise or franchise their existing business will find seminars and workshops to meet their needs, many of which are FREE. Franchise Expo South is a great opportunity to gather information and learn all you need to know about franchising in one convenient, information packed event.

• Small to Midsize Investments Available
Not only does the Franchise Expo South have large franchise brands on offer, there is also a wide range of small to midsize franchise investment opportunities available across multiple industries right on the show floor.

• Match Your Lifestyle
If you are interested in learning more about what sort of franchise opportunity would fit your personal needs and your lifestyle, come out to to the Franchise Expo South to discuss ideas and options with franchise brands across multiple industries including cleaning, residential, food & beverage, pet care, health & wellness and more.

2022 Speakers

Steve Beagelman
President/CEO, SMB Franchise Advisors

John Hayes, CFE
Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership, Titus Center for Franchising - Palm Beach Atlantic University

Cheryl Babcock, CFE
Lecturer, H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship

Mark Siebert
CEO & Sr. Franchise Consultant, iFranchise Group

Marisol Cruz
Chief Operating Officer, Business Finance Depot

Robin Gagnon, CFE
Chair, IFA Women's Franchise Committee

Lisa Finch
Owner, Signarama Coral Springs

Marci Kleinsasser, CFE
VP, Marketing, Franchise Development, Home Franchise Concepts

Chrissy VanderWyde
VP, Franchise Relations, PuroClean Corporate

Matthew Jonas
President & Co-Founder, TopFire Media

Andre Kay
Founder & CEO, Sociallybuzz

Charles Smart
Co-Founder, MetAiBlock

Ron Bender, CFE
Director, Franchise Relations, Threshold Brands

David Smith
Senior Manager, Diversity Programs, International Franchise Association

Tim Courtney
VP, Franchise Development, PuroClean

Bryan Cunningham
Business Relationship Manager, National Development Council

Jerome Hutchinson, Jr.
Chief Servant Officer, ICABA World Network

Andre’ Campbell
Founder, The Franchise Executive LLC

Carolyn Thurston
Founder, Wisdom Senior Care

Amanda House, CFE
Account Supervisor, 919 Marketing Company

Jennifer Brandeen
Chief Revenue Officer, International Franchise Association

Jeannie Fowle
Owner, Venture X of Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Antonio Medina
Owner, PuroClean of Wellington, FL

2022 Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR:
• IFA

TITLE SPONSOR:
• Global Franchise

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• Entrepreneur
• SOCi
• nine one nine Marketing Co.

GOLD SPONSORS:
• NORA LIGHTING
• F.C. Dadson

SILVER SPONSOR:
• Business Finance Depot