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2026 U.S. Schedule

SPRING 2026

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
JAN. 16 – 17, 2026
Franchise Expo South

NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
JAN. 24 – 25, 2026
Meadowlands Expo

DALLAS, TX
JAN. 31 – FEB. 1, 2026
Dallas Market Hall

CLEVELAND, OH
FEB. 14 – 15, 2026
IX Center

HOUSTON, TX
MAR. 14 – 15, 2026
George R. Brown Convention Center

CHICAGO, IL
APR. 11 – 12, 2026
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

ORLANDO, FL
APR. 25 – 26, 2026
Orange County Convention Center

NEW ENGLAND – PROVIDENCE / BOSTON
MAY 2 – 3, 2026
Rhode Island Convention Center

WASHINGTON D.C. / VIRGINIA
MAY 16 – 17, 2026
Dulles Expo Center

PORTLAND, OR
JUNE 13 – 14, 2026
Portland Expo Center

2025 U.S. Schedule

FALL 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA
SEPT. 5 – 6, 2025
Franchise expo West

DENVER, CO
September 13 & 14
Colorado Convention Center

ATLANTA, GA
October 4 & 5
Gas South Convention Center

PHOENIX, AZ
OCT. 18 – 19, 2025
Phoenix Convention Center

TAMPA, FL
November 1 & 2
Tampa Convention Center

AUSTIN, TX
NOV. 14-15, 2025
Franchise Expo Austin

DETROIT, MI
September 27 & 28
Suburban Collection Showplace

PHOENIX, AZ
October 18 & 19
Phoenix Convention Center


2026 Canada Schedule

SPRING 2026

TORONTO, ON
JAN. 17 – 18, 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Centre

WINNIPEG, MB
JAN. 31 – FEB. 1, 2026
RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg

OTTAWA, ON
FEB. 28 – MAR. 1, 2026
EY Centre

VANCOUVER, BC
MAR. 28 – 29, 2026
Vancouver Convention Centre

MONTRÉAL, QC
APR. 11 – 12, 2026
Palais de congrès

REGINA, SK
MAY 2 – 3, 2026
REAL District

2025 Canada Schedule

FALL 2025

TORONTO, ON
SEPT. 13 – 14, 2025
The International Centre

CALGARY, AB
SEPT. 27 – 28, 2025
Stampede Park, BMO Centre

MONTRÉAL, QC
OCT. 18 – 19, 2025
Palais des congrès

HALIFAX, NS
NOV. 1 – 2, 2025
Halifax Convention Centre

EDMONTON, AB
NOV. 15 – 16, 2025
Edmonton Expo Centre

KIMBERLY MOODY

FRANCHISE CONSULTANT

Gloucester, Virginia – Kimberly Moody has secured an impressive track record in implementing financial goals for a business base of more than $300 million in assets covering customer service, financial planning, estate planning, banking services, and all aspects of investment management. Additionally, she worked as an Adjunct Instructor for Christopher Newport University, where she taught investment courses to individuals interested in learning more about financial planning. Ms. Moody also has experience as the Co-Host for WVEC Channel 13’s show “Investing 101” and Co-Host of WTKR’s radio station’s financial planning show. She has also held more than 100 public seminars on financial planning topics and was the speaker for National Space Society Conferences for NASA. Ms. Moody intends to use her proven business expertise, natural leadership ability, and personal determination to sell and grow franchise development.

PAUL REISNER

FRANCHISE CONSULTANT - MARKETING & SALES

New York, NY – Paul has 25+ years experienced in business development management and direct sales with Blue-Chip companies – CA, ADP, Pitney Bowes and National accounts such as Deutsche Bank, PepsiCo, Verizon. Received many awards and acknowledgement for sales achievement and success where personally responsible for generating in excess of $100m in revenue. Paul has been married for 34 years with six children. Paul graduated from Northern Michigan University in Marketing and from Marquette with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.

MICHELLE WHITE

FRANCHISE CONSULTANT

Boca Raton, FL – Michelle White has worked in the franchise industry since 2012 in franchise sales, franchise development and as a franchise consultant. Previous to working with Franchise Marketing Systems, Ms. White worked in real estate development throughout South Florida and Illinois. Ms. White has a wide range of business skill sets including business management, business development, sales, marketing and financial management. Ms. White supports Franchise Marketing Systems clients through document development and franchise consulting work.
TRISHA CONNER

FRANCHISE CONSULTANT

Midwest – Ms. Trisha Conner is the documentation specialist for Franchise Marketing Systems, working with client’s legal counsel to initiate the Franchise Disclosure Documentation for a wide variety of business models each year. Since 2011, she has also held key responsibilities for the management, accuracy and timely distribution of client leads via the company CRM. Additionally, Ms. Conner contributes strategic planning as the company experiences growth. Previous work-related experiences include a decade of successful fundraising including financial accountability; extensive international travel including multiple international relocations in support of her husband’s agricultural commodities sales business; client services for Varig airlines in NYC. In addition to raising her family, Trisha has many years’ experience as a primary caregiver for elderly family members and is extensively familiar with in-home care businesses. An avid sports enthusiast, Trisha combines her continued fund-raising focus with cycling events. She played tennis competitively for more than 20 years and has recently added kayaking to her activities. Ms. Conner attended Colorado University, the Alliance Francaise and the Sorbonne in Paris and Northern IL University, graduating with a BA in French.
Kaitlin Eileen

GRAPHIC DESIGNER & AD STRATEGIST

Kaitlin is a graphic designer and a Facebook™️ ad Strategist. A born creator, her passion for creativity grew as she explored the design and artistic side of marketing. She has a special focus on presentation and visual design and is insanely curious about learning new skills to continuously improve her portfolio.

Tackling everything from Brochure design to Landing Pages and everything in between, she is always excited to grow her clients’ brands into something beautiful. When she isn’t working, her creative roots are always showing. Her love for Marketing and design go beyond the desk, her creative juices flow in the kitchen and in the garden. She also loves nature and all animals big and small but what she really loves is making her clients happy.

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Noah Cunningham

VIRTUAL DESIGNER

Augusta, GA – Noah is a designer for FMS. He has been designing for 4 years and has a wide range of skills when it comes to designing. Noah has a passion for communicating visually and creating visually successful brands. He loves creating for a wide range of clients and strives to fulfill their needs in design.