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FROEXPO Punjab 2026
Franchise India's FROExpo Punjab 2026 brings together leading franchise brands and business investors in Punjab, offering opportunities to explore franchise partnerships across multiple industries.
Franchise Expos & Shows 2026–2027
The complete, AI-refreshed calendar of 87 upcoming franchise expos, franchise shows and licensing events across 20 countries — compare dates, venues and categories, then unlock organiser contacts and tickets.
Upcoming shows
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The Great American Franchise Expo 2026
A national franchise expo touring multiple US cities, connecting hundreds of franchise businesses with potential owners through exhibitor floors and expert seminars on franchise law, financing, and business concepts.
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The Great American Franchise Expo – Multiple US Cities 2026-2027
A touring franchise trade show and money expo that visits major US cities, connecting hundreds of franchise businesses with prospective owners through exhibits, seminars on franchise law, and financing workshops.
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Middle East Franchise & Investment Summit – UAE 2026
The UAE's premier franchise and investment summit held in Dubai, connecting global franchise brands with high-net-worth investors and entrepreneurs from the Middle East, GCC and North Africa region.
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Franchise Expo Canada 2026
Canada's national franchise exhibition bringing together franchisors, investors and service providers to explore domestic and US franchise brand expansions across Canadian provinces.
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Asia Franchise & Business Expo (AFBE) 2026
A pan-Asian franchise and business expo bringing together franchise brands from across Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas to connect with Southeast Asian investors and master franchise prospects.
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Franchise Expo Latin America – São Paulo 2026
Latin America's leading franchise trade show, held annually in São Paulo, showcasing hundreds of Brazilian and international franchise brands and facilitating business matchmaking across the region.
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Great American Franchise Expo – Mesa 2026
A Southwest regional franchise expo at Mesa Convention Center, Arizona, providing aspiring business owners direct access to franchise brand executives and financing resources.
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Abu Dhabi Franchise & Investment Expo 2026
A growing franchise and investment expo hosted in the UAE capital, with particular focus on healthcare, education and technology franchise opportunities aligned with Abu Dhabi's Vision 2030 economic diversification goals
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Franchise UAE Expo
The Middle East's premier franchising event, gathering regional and global brands looking to expand in the GCC.
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Franchise Expo West 2026
One of the largest franchise expos in the western United States, featuring more than 150 exhibitors and 25+ workshops and sessions for prospective franchise owners across all investment levels.
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Franchise Expo – Los Angeles 2026
One of North America's premier franchise expos, bringing hundreds of franchise concepts to Los Angeles for two days of exploration, education, and deal-making.
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National Franchise Show – Atlanta 2026
A major regional franchise show held at Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, Georgia, connecting franchise brands with entrepreneurs in the southeastern United States.
Retail
Franchise India Expo 2026 – Delhi Spring Edition
The spring Delhi edition of Franchise India Expo at YashoBhoomi Dwarka, featuring 300+ brands across franchise, retail, and business opportunities, drawing investors and entrepreneurs from across the subcontinent.
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Arab Franchise Expo 2026
The premier franchise exhibition in the Middle East, hosted aboard the iconic QE2 in Dubai, bringing together international franchise brands seeking Gulf region and MENA expansion opportunities.
Food & Beverage
Info Franchise & Business Concept Expo (IFBC) 2026
Indonesia's dynamic franchise and business concept expo held in Bandung, connecting local entrepreneurs with emerging franchise brands across food and beverage, retail, education, and services.
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Franchise Expo Malaysia (FEM) – MIRF 2026
Malaysia's most comprehensive franchise and licensing exhibition, organised by the MRCA, featuring 500+ exhibiting booths from 10+ countries for franchisees, investors, and brand developers.
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Franchise Montreal 2026
Canada's premier franchise expo held in Montreal, Quebec, showcasing top franchise opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs in Quebec and Eastern Canada, with exhibits and educational sessions.
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Franchise Canada Show – Montreal 2026
A major franchise development and discovery event held in Montreal, Quebec, connecting franchise brands with prospective franchisees and development professionals across Canada. Features education sessions on franchise l
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Canadian Franchise Association Expo – Montreal 2026
A leading Canadian franchise development and sales event held in Montreal, Quebec, designed for franchise development professionals, multi-unit operators, and aspiring franchise owners.
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Franchise Assembly – Montreal 2026
The leading franchise development and sales assembly in Canada, gathering franchise development professionals, executives, and sales teams in Montreal to drive growth strategies and pipeline development.
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Malaysia International Franchise & Business Concept Exhibition (MiFA) 2026
Malaysia's foremost franchise trade show at MITEC Kuala Lumpur, featuring local and international franchise brands with government-backed financing schemes and MYFRANCHISE support programmes.
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Franchise International Malaysia (FIM)
Malaysia's leading franchise trade fair supported by MFA, spotlighting homegrown and Asian franchise brands.
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India International Franchise & Dealership Expo 2026
A dedicated international franchise and dealership exhibition in India, organised by IITEXPO, connecting global and domestic franchise brands with investors, dealers, and entrepreneurs across India's booming retail marke
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Franchise South Asia Expo – Colombo 2026
A growing regional franchise expo in Colombo, Sri Lanka, connecting South Asian entrepreneurs and investors with local and international franchise brands and facilitating cross-border franchise expansion.
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Franchise & License Expo Indonesia (FLEI)
Indonesia's largest franchise, license and business opportunity expo held annually in Jakarta.
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Franchise India Expo – Bangalore 2026
A regional edition of the Franchise India Expo targeting South India's rapidly growing entrepreneurial community in Bangalore, featuring 200+ franchise brands across food, technology, education and services.
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World Franchise & Licensing Expo (WFLE) 2026
India's biggest Brand Licensing, Master Franchise & Multi-Unit platform. Meet 150+ global brands and 5,000+ investors, licensees and retailers across F&B, fashion, beauty, retail, jewellery and lifestyle — co-located wit
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Franchise India Expo
Asia's biggest franchise and retail show, hosted by Franchise India, connecting brands with investors nationwide.
Technology
Intersec Dubai – Franchise & Security Business Zone 2027
As part of the broader Intersec exhibition, the Franchise & Business Zone in Dubai showcases security, safety and technology franchise opportunities for investors across the Middle East and Africa.
Technology
Intersec Dubai 2027
While primarily a security show, Intersec hosts a significant franchise and licensing pavilion for safety, technology and services brands expanding across the UAE and GCC.
Retail
Global Franchise Market (GFM) Dubai
High-value B2B franchise marketplace connecting international franchisors with GCC master franchise investors.
Food & Beverage
Franchise Asia Philippines 2027
Southeast Asia's fastest-growing franchise expo, bringing together Philippine and international franchise brands with investors, business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs in Metro Manila.
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Great American Franchise Expo – Los Angeles
The Los Angeles edition of America's biggest franchise trade show circuit, connecting Southern California entrepreneurs with leading franchise brands and providing expert guidance on franchise investment.
Health & Fitness
US Health & Fitness Franchise Conference
Category-specific event for gym, boutique fitness and wellness franchise concepts across North America.
Business Services
The Franchise Show – Winnipeg 2027
A leading Canadian franchise event in Winnipeg connecting prospective franchisees with established brands, offering discovery seminars and investor resources.
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IFA Annual Convention 2027
The International Franchise Association's annual convention, the premier gathering of franchise executives, franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers for networking, education, and industry leadership.
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Franchise Expo South 2027
A leading franchise expo serving the southeastern United States, connecting aspiring entrepreneurs with top franchise brands and offering educational seminars for prospective franchisees.
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Franchise Expo South – Fort Lauderdale 2027
Franchise Expo South returns to Fort Lauderdale, bringing together hundreds of franchise brands with investors and entrepreneurs across two days of exhibits, seminars, and networking.
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Expo Franquicias México 2027
Latin America's premier franchise expo held in Mexico City, showcasing 500+ national and international franchise brands with investor and business conferences.
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The Franchise Show UK
The UK's flagship franchise exhibition at London ExCeL, backed by the British Franchise Association.
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The Great American Franchise Expo – Atlanta 2027
The Atlanta edition of America's biggest franchise trade show circuit, bringing top franchise brands to the Southeast US with educational workshops on franchise law, SBA financing, and brand selection.
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Great American Franchise Expo – Houston 2027
A spring franchise expo at the Stafford Centre near Houston, Texas, connecting the Gulf Coast's entrepreneurial community with top national and regional franchise opportunities.
Beauty & Wellness
Beauty & Wellness Franchise Summit – India 2027
A dedicated franchise summit for India's booming beauty and wellness sector, connecting salon, spa, and wellness brands with investors seeking proven franchise models across Tier 1 and 2 cities.
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Middle East Franchise Summit & Expo – Riyadh 2027
A rapidly growing franchise investment summit and exhibition in Saudi Arabia, targeting Vision 2030 entrepreneurs and investors with international franchise brands seeking GCC market entry.
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Franchise Asia Philippines 2027
The Philippines' largest franchise conference and expo, showcasing local and international franchise opportunities with SME development programmes and investor summits.
Education & Training
India Education & EdTech Franchise Summit
Franchise opportunities in preschools, coaching, skilling and edtech across India's fast-growing education sector.
Business Services
Great American Franchise Expo – Tampa 2027
A Florida franchise trade show at Tampa Convention Center, offering two days of brand discovery, financing workshops, and direct franchise executive meetings for aspiring owners.
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Licensing Expo China 2027
Asia's leading licensing trade event held in Shanghai, connecting international IP owners and licensors with Chinese manufacturers, retailers and distributors across entertainment, fashion, sports and lifestyle categorie
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Japan Franchise Show – Tokyo 2027
Asia's most established franchise exhibition in Tokyo, where global and Japanese franchise brands connect with investors, master franchisees, and area developers seeking opportunities in Japan and beyond.
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Franchise & Investment Conclave India 2027
A curated showcase of growth-ready Indian and international franchise brands across multiple investment levels, formats, and asset structures, designed for serious investors and multi-unit operators.
Food & Beverage
India Food & Beverage Franchise Show
Dedicated F&B franchising event for cloud kitchens, QSR and cafe concepts scaling across India.
Retail
Intersec / Franchise & Retail Arabia – Riyadh 2027
Saudi Arabia's emerging franchise and retail business expo in Riyadh, tapping the Kingdom's rapidly growing franchise sector as Vision 2030 drives SME and entrepreneurship investment across the GCC.
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Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo – Abu Dhabi 2026
An Abu Dhabi-based franchise exhibition targeting UAE nationals and GCC investors with a focus on SME franchise development, supported by government enterprise agencies and leading financial institutions.
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Big Franchise Show – Birmingham 2027
The UK's leading franchise exhibition returning to Birmingham's NEC, connecting prospective franchisees with hundreds of British and international franchise brands.
Health & Fitness
British & International Franchise Exhibition
Long-running franchise exhibition showcasing UK and international opportunities for prospective franchisees.
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Franchise India Expo 2027 – National Edition
The 2027 national Franchise India Expo showcases 300+ brands and draws 20,000+ visitors, offering investors a comprehensive view of India's booming franchise landscape across all sectors.
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Franchise Expo Paris 2027
Europe's largest franchise trade show, held annually at Paris Le Bourget, attracting over 500 franchise brands and 45,000 visitors from across France and Western Europe.
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European Franchise Expo (EFF Paris) 2027
The leading European franchise exhibition held annually in Paris, gathering hundreds of franchise brands from across Europe and the world to meet prospective franchisees, investors, and development partners.
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Internationale Franchise-Messe (IFM) Frankfurt 2027
Germany's leading international franchise exhibition held in Frankfurt, offering a comprehensive platform for franchise brands to connect with European investors, entrepreneurs and master franchise partners.
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Great American Franchise Expo – Fort Lauderdale 2027
The spring edition of the Great American Franchise Expo series arrives at Broward County Convention Center, offering aspiring franchisees unparalleled access to brand executives and funding resources.
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Salon de la Franchise Paris 2027
France's largest annual franchise trade show held at Paris Le Bourget, the leading European platform for franchise brands targeting the French and francophone European markets.
Food & Beverage
Latin American Franchise Expo (FALE) – Mexico City 2027
Latin America's leading franchise trade show, organised by the Mexican Franchise Association (AMF), showcasing hundreds of regional and international franchise brands to prospective franchisees across LATAM.
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Franchise & Business Expo Australia 2027
Australia's premier franchise expo connecting aspiring franchisees with hundreds of Australian and international franchise brands through exhibits, workshops, and expert business advice sessions.
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Franchise Expo South Africa 2027
Sub-Saharan Africa's premier franchise and licensing event, held in Johannesburg, connecting South African and pan-African franchise brands with investors, master licensees, and business development partners.
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ExpoFranchise Brasil 2027
Latin America's largest franchise expo held in São Paulo, bringing together Brazil's booming franchise sector with 700+ brands, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs from across the region.
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Intersec Franchising & Business Opportunities Show – Dubai 2027
An annual franchise and business opportunities event in Dubai designed for GCC-based investors and entrepreneurs exploring franchise expansion. Features global and regional brands, master franchise opportunities, and sem
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Franchise Asia – Singapore 2027
Southeast Asia's premier franchise conference and exhibition in Singapore, bringing together international brands seeking ASEAN market entry with master franchisees, investors, and area developers.
Retail
Malaysia Retail & Franchise Expo
Retail-focused franchising expo bringing together brands, suppliers and investors across Southeast Asia.
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Franchise Asia Malaysia 2027
Malaysia's leading franchise and business opportunity expo, organised under the auspices of the Malaysia Franchise Association (MFA). Connects local and international franchise brands with Malaysian and regional investor
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The Franchise Show UAE – Dubai 2027
A fast-growing franchise exhibition in Dubai targeting GCC investors and entrepreneurs, focusing on food, beauty, fitness and technology franchise brands seeking regional expansion in the Middle East.
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Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation (APFC) Summit – Kuala Lumpur 2027
The annual confederation summit for Asia Pacific franchise industry leaders, featuring high-level policy discussions, cross-border investment forums, and master franchise matchmaking across APAC markets.
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International Franchise Conference & Expo – UAE 2027
Abu Dhabi's annual international franchise conference and exhibition attracting regional and global franchise brands seeking master franchise partners across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia markets.
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China Franchise Expo – Beijing 2027
Asia's largest franchise exhibition, held in Beijing, showcasing thousands of Chinese and international franchise brands to prospective franchisees, master license buyers, and investors across Greater China and Asia.
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Expo Franquicias Colombia 2027
Colombia's premier franchise and business opportunity exhibition, connecting local and international franchise brands with South American investors and entrepreneurs in Bogotá's world-class convention facilities.
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Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo – Kuala Lumpur 2027
A dynamic Malaysian franchise and business expo at KLCC connecting local and ASEAN entrepreneurs with established international franchise brands, supported by Malaysia's SME Corporation.
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World Franchise Summit – Kuala Lumpur 2027
An elite international franchise summit convening franchise CEOs, master licensees and investment leaders from Asia Pacific and beyond in Kuala Lumpur, focusing on cross-border franchise expansion and deal-making.
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34th International Franchise Exhibition and Seminar – UAE 2027
The Emirates Franchise & License Association's flagship international franchise exhibition and seminar, offering in-depth market entry support for global brands seeking GCC and MENA expansion.
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35th International Franchise Exhibition & Seminar – UAE
The Emirates Franchise annual international exhibition returning for its 35th edition, spotlighting franchise brands entering the Gulf region with investment forums, brand showcases, and legal seminars.
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Info Franchise & Business Concept Expo (IFRA)
Jakarta expo focused on affordable business concepts and franchise opportunities for first-time owners.
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Licensing Expo 2027 – Las Vegas
The world's largest brand licensing trade show returns to Mandalay Bay Las Vegas, connecting thousands of licensors, licensees, agents, and retailers for three days of global deal-making.
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International Franchise Expo (IFE) New York 2027
North America's largest franchise trade show held annually in New York City. Brings together 125–200+ franchise brands with thousands of prospective franchisees through exhibits, conferences, and networking events.
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Franchise Expo – New York City 2027
The flagship Franchise Expo New York edition unites the nation's largest pool of franchise seekers with hundreds of top brands for an unmissable two-day event in Manhattan.
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Franchise Expo Indonesia 2027
The 2027 edition of Indonesia's leading franchise expo, spotlighting homegrown and international franchise brands competing in one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing franchise markets.
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IFA World Franchise Show 2027 – Washington DC
The IFA World Franchise Show returns with its 2027 edition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, bringing together franchise brands, investors, and industry experts for America's premier franchise event.
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IFA World Franchise Show – New York 2027
The second annual IFA World Franchise Show moves to the iconic Walter E. Washington Convention Center area, spotlighting 300+ franchise brands with IFA-curated education and networking.
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IFA World Franchise Show 2027
The annual IFA-affiliated franchise consumer show returning to the East Coast, uniting hundreds of franchise brands with prospective franchisees through exhibitions, seminars, and direct brand meetings.
Past editions
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Global Franchise & Licensing Show – Singapore 2026
A premier Southeast Asian franchise and licensing event in Singapore featuring ASEAN-focused brands, international exhibitors, and an investor conference programme.
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International Franchise Summit Dubai 2026
A high-level C-suite summit for franchise brand executives, master franchisees, and investors focused on the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) expansion strategies and brand licensing opportunities.
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Great American Franchise Expo – Irving 2026
Franchise trade show at Irving Convention Center, Texas, uniting franchise seekers with leading national and regional brands in a two-day interactive expo format.
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Emirates International Franchise Expo 2026
A dedicated showcase for international franchise brands seeking expansion in the Middle East and GCC region, hosted by the Emirates Franchise & License Association in Dubai.
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The Franchise Show UK – Birmingham 2026
The UK's premier franchise exhibition comes to Birmingham's NEC, providing a platform for leading franchise brands to meet thousands of aspiring franchise owners from across the Midlands and beyond.
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Salon de la Franchise Brussels 2026
The Benelux region's primary franchise exhibition, bringing Belgian, Dutch and Luxembourg investors together with European and international franchise brands seeking market entry in Western Europe.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next franchise expo worldwide?
The next franchise expo worldwide is FROEXPO Punjab 2026, taking place 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026 at TBD, Punjab, India.
How many franchise expos are coming up worldwide?
World Franchise Forum currently lists 87 upcoming franchise & licensing shows worldwide, in cities including Punjab, Various Cities, Multiple Cities, Dubai, Toronto, Kuala Lumpur. The directory is refreshed weekly using AI-powered web research.
What is the biggest franchise expo worldwide?
Based on expected attendance, ExpoFranchise Brasil 2027 in São Paulo is the largest upcoming franchise show worldwide, with around 90,000 attendees and 700 exhibiting brands.
What types of franchise shows are held worldwide?
Shows worldwide cover Business Services, Food & Beverage, Retail, Licensing, Technology, Health & Fitness, Beauty & Wellness, Education & Training — from multi-sector franchise expos to specialist brand licensing and master-franchise events.
How do I get tickets or book a stall at a franchise expo?
Open any show on World Franchise Forum and verify your email to access the organiser's official registration, ticket and exhibitor links, plus contact details for visitor and stall bookings.
Are franchise expos worth attending for investors?
Yes — franchise expos let investors meet many franchisors in one place, compare investment ranges, attend seminars on franchising and licensing, and negotiate master-franchise or multi-unit deals face to face.
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