Who Should Read This?

  • Franchise Operations Managers
  • Online Merchandisers
  • Heads of Digital & eCommerce
  • Booking Coordinators
  • Brand Owners & Founders

Why Should You Read This?

  • If you’re attending the International Franchise Show and want to know more about how CDA can help you (let’s meet up!)
  • Learn how to scale your franchise with CDA’s support
  • Learn more about hyper-local marketing and best practices to drive franchise growth
  • Find out where you can find us at the International Franchise Show 2026

The International Franchise Show is the UK’s leading event for anyone exploring franchising or business ownership. Taking place at ExCeL London on the 17th and 18th April 2026, the exhibition brings together hundreds of franchise brands, expert-led seminars, and practical advice all in one place.

CDA is delighted to be attending this year as an exhibitor to share our expertise in franchise booking systems, digital marketing and hyper-local marketing. Read on to learn more about what we will be showcasing and where to find us.

📈 Streamlining Your Franchising Operations

CDA doesn’t just boost visibility, we also help franchises run more smoothly. One key way we do this is by building custom booking and management systems tailored to a business’s specific needs. We design platforms that match how a franchise operates, this includes:

  • Handling appointments
  • Managing memberships
  • Booking classes
  • Organising multiple location schedules

These bespoke systems are made to scale as the business grows and can integrate with existing tools like payment gateways, CRMs, email platforms, and more, helping to automate routine tasks and free up time for strategic work.

💻 Managing Franchise Ads Effectively

Running ads for a single business location is one thing, running them across multiple franchise locations is a whole different challenge.

CDA develops tailored strategies to ensure that campaigns are optimised for local markets while still reflecting your brand’s identity. We have successfully supported ad campaigns for platforms like:

  • Google Ads
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

Our approach includes monitoring performance in real time, adjusting budgets for maximum ROI, and providing clear reporting so franchise owners can track success.

💡 Centralising ad management reduces the complexity for individual franchisees, allowing them to focus on running their business while still benefiting from professionally managed campaigns. At the same time, franchise owners gain better oversight, ensuring marketing efforts across all locations are coordinated and effective.

📝 Driving Your Franchise Growth – Best Practice Masterclass with Stuart Alldis

Our Managing Director Stuart Alldis will be at the International Franchise Show 2026 to share his expertise in two insightful sessions that are perfect for both franchisors and franchisees. Stuart has been involved in the digital world since its early days, giving him deep insight into how online channels have reshaped the way franchises attract customers and grow over time.

Stuart will be running his masterclasses at Theatre Three on these dates:

Best Digital Practices to Boost Franchise Booking Systems – Friday 17th April 11:00am

Hyper‑Local Marketing That Drives Franchise Growth – Saturday 18th April 11:45am

📍 Where to Find Us at the International Franchise Show 2026

Want to learn more about how CDA can help your franchise grow? Let us help you! Come and meet the team at this year’s International Franchise Show, you can find us at stand: 280. Visit the International Franchise Show website here for more information.