Biggest Franchise Expo in the Western U.S. Relocates to Los Angeles in 2017

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The premier franchise event in the western U.S. is making the move to what CNBC ranks as a top five best city for small business in America. Refocusing its energies to provide the strongest business opportunities to the best-in-class potential franchisees, Franchise Expo West will open its doors at the Los Angeles Convention Center Thursday, Nov. 2 through Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.

After debuting Franchise Expo West in Denver, the show makes the strategic move to Los Angeles, a hub for small business growth and development. The economy of the greater Los Angeles region is driven by more than its famed entertainment industry as it continues to draw in new companies, attract talented workers, and promote business ownership and franchise expansion. The region has unmatched creative, design, manufacturing and export capabilities and is poised to add more than 650,000 jobs this year and next, pushing down the current unemployment rate by nearly two percent. Los Angeles’ strong, $500+ billion economy and location makes it an ideal city to host the 2017 Franchise Expo West, introducing the thriving franchise industry to hungry entrepreneurs.

“Los Angeles’ booming economy and coastal location are simply too good to pass up. We’re beyond thrilled to bring franchising back to the L.A. region as there is no better way to grow the franchise community than for franchisors to interact one-on-one with potential franchisees to discuss ownership opportunities and take advantage of the vast educational programs offered at the expo,” said Tom Portesy, president and CEO of MFV Expositions, producer of Franchise Expo West.

Last year, nearly 60 percent of Franchise Expo West attendees were interested in purchasing a franchise and of those who already were business owners, approximately 72 percent were also interested in franchise opportunities. As the franchise industry continues to outpace the U.S. economy, the Franchise Expo West will continue to play a significant role in growing the size and talent of the franchise sector.

About MFV Expositions

For 25 years, MFV Expositions has been producing the leading franchise events worldwide that consistently bring together franchise concepts, at all investment levels, with the most qualified visitors seeking to own their own business. In addition to quality franchise expos in the United States and overseas that offer face-to-face opportunities to grow a franchise, MFV also offers access to online franchise opportunities through web-based resources.

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