If you have always dreamed of running your own business then the Franchising Expo can help you turn your ambition into action. And to make it even more valuable it now runs alongside the Start Your Own Business Expo. There are free seminars, expert advice and over 100 exhibitors with profitable business ideas. Your ticket gets you into both shows. This is your chance to meet successful business operators and start your own journey.

Meet our exhibitors

Meet exhibitors from a wide variety of industries - click here to see all current exhibitors.

Learn from the experts

Find the topics that interest you from our free seminars running daily on the show floor.

Free advice

Nothing can replace meeting face-to-face with the people who can help you take the next step. Come to the show and you can talk to a wide variety of franchise chains about how you can join their network. At the same time you can meet directly with business accountants, finance advisors, government departments, lawyers, marketers, trainers and more.

Introducing new features

The Start Your Own Business Expo will run right alongside the Franchising Expo. It will showcase new business opportunities and services you need to start or grow a successful business.

The Tradie Pavilion is a new feature appearing at the Melbourne Expo. It will feature exhibitors and workshops to help tradespeople take the leap from employee to business owner.

Interested in Exhibiting?

Whether you're looking to recruit new franchisees or connect with entrepreneurs and business owners, Melbourne's leading business event offers opportunities across both the Franchising Expo and Start Your Own Business Expo.

Exhibit at the Franchising Expo

Exhibit at the Start Your Own Business Expo

Getting there

Set on the banks of the iconic Yarra River, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is just a 20 minute drive from Melbourne airport and a short stroll from the city centre.

Catch any of the following trams and get off at the stop opposite the Clarendon Street entrance of MCEC: Route 96 – St Kilda to East Brunswick, Route 109 – Port Melbourne to Box Hill, or Route 12 – Victoria Gardens to St Kilda. Take any train that goes to Southern Cross Station. Get off at Southern Cross Station and catch tram number 96, 109 or 12 as above. For further train timetable information and trip planning, click here to visit the Victorian Public Transport website here.

If you’re driving to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, there are a number of car parks close to the venue. Click here to view car park locations and pricing.