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# The Great American Franchise Expo 2026 (Atlanta Expo Center (North)): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/great-american-franchise-expo-atlanta-1131
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/great-american-franchise-expo-atlanta-1131/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/great-american-franchise-expo-atlanta-1131/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/great-american-franchise-expo-atlanta-1131/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/great-american-franchise-expo-atlanta-1131/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/great-american-franchise-expo-atlanta-1131/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/atlanta-expo-center-north-atlanta

- **Dates:** Oct 17–18, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Atlanta Expo Center (North) (https://conventions.com/venues/atlanta-expo-center-north-atlanta)
- **Attendance:** 1,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 83+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official GAFE Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Finance, FinTech & Banking • Franchising & Business Investment
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/great-american-franchise-expo-atlanta-1131/exhibitors

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
The Great American Franchise Expo brings 1,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Franchising & Business Investment to Atlanta Expo Center (North) in Atlanta, GA (Oct 17–18, 2026). The Great American Franchise Expo is the premier franchise event in Atlanta, hosted at the Expo Center North with over 100 brands represented. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include FranNet, The UPS Store, Ben & Jerry's, Kumon.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **FranNet** (frannet.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #100
- **The UPS Store** (theupsstore.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #302
- **Ben & Jerry's** (benjerry.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #215
- **Kumon** (kumon.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #410

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Franchising & Business Investment Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Finance, FinTech & Banking Executive Outlook • Franchising & Business Investment Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **FranNet** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #100) — Franchising & Business Investment): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **The UPS Store** (Gold (Booth #302) — Franchising & Business Investment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Ben & Jerry's** (Exhibitor (Booth #215) — Franchising & Business Investment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Kumon** (Exhibitor (Booth #410) — Franchising & Business Investment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Signia by Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center** (undefined) — ~$385/nt show week vs. ~$209/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park** (undefined) — ~$360/nt show week vs. ~$195/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park** (undefined) — ~$285/nt show week vs. ~$169/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Atlanta Marriott Marquis** (undefined) — ~$275/nt show week vs. ~$159/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Ray's in the City (Peachtree Corridor)** (Prime Steaks & Fresh Gulf Seafood, $$$) — 8-min walk across Centennial Olympic Park · Capacity: 18–160 Guests (Private Boardrooms) · Min: $4,000 – $22,000+
- **Marcel (Westside Provisions)** (Classic European Prime Steakhouse, $$$$) — 8-min rideshare north of GWCC · Capacity: 16–110 Guests · Min: $5,500 – $26,000+
- **Glenn's Kitchen & SkyLounge Rooftop** (Southern Contemporary & Skyline Cocktails, $$$) — 5-min walk from GWCC Building A · Capacity: 40–175 Guests (Rooftop Reception) · Min: $4,500 – $20,000+

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at The Great American Franchise Expo in Atlanta?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at The Great American Franchise Expo (Atlanta Expo Center (North), Atlanta) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Atlanta EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Atlanta Expo Center (North) for The Great American Franchise Expo?
Atlanta Expo Center (North) is surrounded by 11,651+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hyatt Regency Atlanta. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Atlanta is $194/night lodging and $74/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.