Expo Overview
The Franchise India 2026 Exhibition is one of the country’s biggest franchising and retail business platforms. The official expo page highlights the event as the 22nd International Franchise & Retail Show and notes participation from 500+ national and international brands, 40,000+ verified buyers and 50,000+ visitors with clear investment intention.
- 500+ national and international brands
- 40,000+ verified buyers
- 50,000+ visitors with clear investment intention
The event is designed for entrepreneurs looking to discover franchise opportunities, brands planning expansion, and investors seeking scalable business models.
Registration — Visitors & Delegates
The official visitor pass page offers access options for attending the expo and highlights show catalogue access, partner meetings on request and conference entry benefits on selected passes.
- Visitor Registration (Expo Pass)
- Premium Access Pass
- Book Your Stand (Exhibitor Registration)
- Sponsorship Registration
- Official Event Website
Key Focus Areas
Franchise India 2026 brings together the most important conversations in franchising, retail expansion and business growth. The expo is designed to help brands, investors and entrepreneurs discover scalable opportunities across India.
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Asset-Light Expansion & Franchising
Learn why brands prefer franchising as a faster growth model and how scalable expansion systems are built. -
Professional Franchise Partners
Connect with multi-unit operators, business buyers and serious investors ready to grow established brands. -
Technology-Led Franchise Ecosystems
Explore how digital tools, automation and stronger training systems are improving franchise operations and support. -
Master Franchising & Global Brands
Discover master franchise opportunities and the entry of global brands into India’s consumer market. -
Tier 2 & Tier 3 Market Expansion
Understand how brands are expanding into emerging cities across Bharat with strong demand for retail, food, services and lifestyle concepts. -
Brand Consistency & Customer Experience
Learn how brands maintain quality and consistency while scaling across multiple locations.
Why Attend Franchise India 2026?
- Meet High-Intent Business Buyers & Investors
Connect with verified entrepreneurs and investors actively seeking franchise and business opportunities. - Explore Proven Franchise Models
Discover business opportunities across food, retail, education, healthcare, fitness, beauty and services. - Launch or Expand Faster
Franchising offers a structured way to scale with lower operating risk and stronger support systems. - Direct Access to Decision Makers
Meet founders, CXOs and expansion heads of leading brands. - Attend Expert Sessions
Gain insights on retail trends, D2C growth, funding and market expansion.
Programme & Schedule Highlights
The official agenda spans two days and focuses on consumer brands, retail transformation, food, D2C, franchising, wellness, services, hospitality, funding and market expansion.
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Day 1 — Consumer Brands, Retail, F&B and Franchising
Sessions focus on Bharat’s consumer economy, retail reinvention, scalable F&B concepts, D2C growth and franchising as an expansion model. -
Day 2 — Wellness, Services, Hospitality, Funding and Market Expansion
The second day highlights wellness brands, organised services, hospitality, investment trends and the opportunity in India’s emerging cities. -
Networking Breaks & Business Meetings
The agenda includes networking time that supports founder, investor and industry connections. -
Key Discussion Tracks
Retail, food, AI-driven commerce, omnichannel growth, startup scale-up strategies, asset-light franchising and expansion across Bharat.
Venue & Travel
Location: Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi
Distance from Airport: About 10–20 minutes depending on traffic
Best Hotel for Franchise India 2026 Visitors
Many visitors and exhibitors prefer staying near Delhi Airport / Aerocity for smoother travel, quicker transfers and better logistics.
- Easy access to Yashobhoomi
- Convenient airport connectivity
- Useful for exhibitors carrying materials and samples
Hotel Aerocity Purple Orchid offers business-friendly rooms, Wi-Fi, early breakfast support and practical stay options for expo guests.
FAQs — Franchise India 2026
When is Franchise India 2026?
The event takes place on 16–17 May 2026.
Where is the event held?
Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre), Dwarka, New Delhi.
Who should attend?
Franchisors, investors, entrepreneurs, business buyers, startups and retail professionals.
What kinds of passes are available?
The official site offers visitor access, premium access and exhibitor and sponsor registration options.
What are the event timings?
The exhibition and conference are expected to run during the day across both event dates.
How far is the venue from Delhi Airport?
Yashobhoomi is approximately 10–20 minutes from Indira Gandhi International Airport, depending on traffic.
✨ Same-Day & 2-Day Getaways
If you have time before or after the conference, explore these quick escapes: