Does our booth space include carpet or furniture?
No. Unless you have space in the Supplier Section or in the Professional Center, your booth space does not include carpet or furniture. All linear booth spaces include 8' Back Drape, 3' Side Drape and Booth ID Sign.
Are exhibitors required to have carpet in their booth space?
Yes, carpet or other approved flooring is required. Exhibitors may order carpet through Metropolitan Exposition Services or they can bring their own carpet or flooring as long as it covers the ENTIRE floor space of their booth. If an exhibitor requires labor to lay their own carpet or floor covering, they should contact Metropolitan Exposition Services for an estimate.
Is electric included in our booth?
No, electrical service is provided through a designated service contractor. An electric order form is included in the exhibitor setup manual.
Is there a cost for Exhibitor Badges and is there a limit to the number of badges I can order?
No, there is no cost for exhibitor badges and there is no limit. However, no more than three representatives of the exhibitor may work per 100 sq. ft. of rented space at any one time.
When is Exhibitor Set Up and Move Out?
Exhibitor Set Up is Thursday, June 14 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Exhibitor Move Out is Sunday, June 17 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm. All exhibitor materials must be ready for move out by 4:00pm on Sunday, June 17.
When and where do I ship my show materials?
You can either send your freight to the advance shipping warehouse or directly to the convention center. Please refer to the Online Exhibitor Manual for shipping and material handling rates and how to address your shipments.
Advance Shipments to the Warehouse: Freight may
start to arrive at the Advanced Warehouse on May 15 but no later
than 4:00pm on June 1. If you ship to the advanced warehouse, your freight
will be delivered to your booth at the convention center by Thursday morning, June 14. Material handling fees are higher if shipped to the advanced warehouse.
Direct Shipping to the Convention Center: Direct shipments to the Convention Center can arrive on Thursday, June 14 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Shipments delivered directly to the Convention Center will be delivered to your booth as they are received.
Do I need to use a specific shipping company?
Exhibitors are welcome to use any carrier they choose. However, QW Express is the preferred shipper for the International Franchise Expo. Ground Shipping is also available through UPS Freight.
Can I set up my own booth or do I have to hire labor?
Exhibitors can only install and/or dismantle their own display if the total time for installation does not take more than thirty (30) minutes for one person to complete without the use of tools.
Can I bring in my own material?
One person, in one trip, may hand carry items onto show floor. Exhibitors may move a "pop-up" display, equal or less than 10' in length, if capable of being carried by hand, or a 2 wheel baggage cart, by one full-time employee of the exhibiting company
Is there security on the show floor?
Show security guards will be on duty 24 hours a day from move in to move out. However, show security should not be relied upon to provide more than a presence to inhibit theft. Show Management, its agents, vendors and the convention center do not offer nor accept responsibility for exhibitors' property. As an additional safeguard, exhibitors may hire security service to provide exclusive security for their booth. Check with your insurance provider for information on an inexpensive Show Exhibiting Insurance Rider.
Are discounts available for show services (carpet, furniture, electric, etc.)
Most of the vendors provide a substantial discounted rate on their services provided you submit your order forms to them by a specific date. The due dates listed on all order forms refers to the date the discounted rates expire. All services are available after the deadline dates and on site but at a higher cost.
Which items in the Exhibitor Manual apply to all exhibitors?
Badges (Exhibitor Badges for Booth
Personnel)
Booth Design, Booth Setup Procedures &
Regulations and Convention Center
Regulations
Booth Identification Sign
Carpeting
Due Dates
Decorator Services / General Contractor
Dismantling Procedures
Exhibitor Breakfast
Exhibitor Lounge
Fire Regulations
First Aid
Frequently Asked Questions
General Show Information
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Guest Passes
Material Handling / Drayage
Press Office
Professional Center
Promotional Opportunities
Rules & Regulations For Exhibiting
Booth Personnel
Security
Set-Up Procedures
Shipping
Show Colors
Show Directory
Show Office
Supplier Section
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What are some other items that apply to most exhibitors?
Air Travel / Car Rental
Conference Program/Registration
Electric
Furniture
Hotels |
Internet
Lead Retrieval
Labor / Exhibitor Appointed Contractors
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Will the Exhibitor Manual also be mailed?
No. A hard copy of the Exhibitor Manual will not be mailed. An Online Exhibitor Manual will be made available to all exhibitors in 2012.
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