Welcome to the 2ND ACT Franchise Expo

The 2ND ACT Franchise Virtual Expo is more than an event—it’s a movement. Designed exclusively for women in midlife who are ready to explore franchise ownership and strategic career transformation, this is the premier national platform where purpose meets possibility. 

Whether you're an emerging franchise ready to scale or an established brand seeking high-intent leads, this is your moment to connect face-to-face with a purpose-driven audience of capital-ready women—each one poised to launch her next chapter and explore franchise ownership with clarity, confidence, and conviction.

Connect with women aged 45+—experienced, capital-ready, and actively pursuing franchise ownership. These are decision-makers launching businesses with clarity, purpose, and long-term vision.

Engage with attendees from across the country in a premium virtual format that eliminates geographic limitations. This is strategic exposure to growth-ready markets—without travel, setup, or logistics.

Host real-time discovery sessions in your branded virtual booth. Attendees rotate through breakout rooms all day, ensuring direct engagement, repeated exposure, and no empty rooms.

Connect with small, highly targeted attendee groups in 15-minute sessions designed for focused conversations and qualified lead capture. Follow-up meetings extend the impact beyond the event.

Reallocate your marketing budget with precision. No travel costs, no shipping fees, no hidden expenses—just high-quality leads, strategic reach, and measurable return.

Be part of the only national franchise expo dedicated to women 45+—a powerhouse demographic driving a new wave of entrepreneurship and franchise leadership. This is strategic visibility with decision-makers ready to invest, lead, and launch.

Connect face-to-face in branded virtual breakout rooms with high-intent attendees actively seeking the right franchise to match their vision, values, and investment goals.

Our promotional engine activates across digital, influencer, podcast, and SEO-optimized platforms—delivering targeted attendance and elevated brand visibility nationwide.

Present live, share your story on camera, or be featured across curated media touchpoints. Every opportunity is designed to amplify your credibility, deepen engagement, and drive qualified leads.

Top franchise brands trust the 2ND ACT Franchise Virtual Expo to deliver premium prospects and powerful outcomes. This is a founder-led platform built for strategic visibility, high-intent engagement, and measurable ROI—connecting investment-ready women 45+ with brands built to grow.

As an exhibitor, you’re not simply reserving a breakout room—you’re aligning your brand with a national movement built to elevate women 45+ into franchise leadership. This is a purpose-driven platform designed for visibility, connection, and strategic growth.

Explore curated exhibitor packages, spotlight opportunities, and partnership pathways crafted to convert—each touchpoint engineered to amplify your brand and activate meaningful engagement.

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