November 6–7, 2026 | Forum Messe Frankfurt

Find the franchise opportunity that fits your ambitions.

Thinking about starting your own business, changing careers, investing in a business or expanding your franchise portfolio?

Meet franchise brands face-to-face, compare business opportunities and get practical answers to help you take your next step.

Free visitor admission · Registration required

2 Days

30+ Exhibitors expected

15+ Workshops

8th Edition

Turn online research into real conversations.

A website can introduce a franchise concept. A personal conversation helps you understand how it works, what it requires and whether it matches your goals.

Discover your options

Explore established brands and emerging concepts across different sectors. Find business models that could match your interests, experience, goals and available resources.

Compare what matters

Discuss investment, own capital, training and ongoing support. Understand what each opportunity would mean for you.

Meet the people behind the brands

Ask your questions face-to-face, get to know the franchise teams and identify the conversations worth continuing.

Get clarity on your next step

Learn what brands expect from their partners, how their selection process works and what to prepare before moving forward.

Meet established brands and emerging concepts.

Discover exhibitors across food, retail, services, fitness, wellness and more. Meet established networks and emerging or international concepts with plans to grow in Germany and Europe. Discuss their business models, available territories and the partners they are looking for.

…and many more!

Whatever your starting point, move your project forward.

Start your own business

Explore self-employment with an existing brand and business model. Compare the training, methods and support different networks offer, even if you have not yet chosen a concept.

Change your professional direction

Discover how your experience could transfer to a new business. Meet franchise teams, explore different sectors and understand what you would need to prepare for a career change.

Compare the brands on your shortlist

Turn your research into focused conversations. Compare concepts against your budget, experience and goals, meet the teams behind them and clarify the next steps in their selection process.

Grow your existing business

Explore franchise concepts that could complement your current activity or open a new area of growth. Assess existing business models, launch support and the resources you would need.

Explore entrepreneurial investment

Compare business models, capital requirements and development plans directly with franchise teams. Understand the operational involvement, management responsibilities and resources each opportunity would require from you.

Expand your franchise portfolio

Build on your experience as a franchisee or multi-unit operator. Meet established and emerging brands, explore new sectors and territories, and discuss whether multi-unit or master franchise development is available.

Compare what matters before you decide.

Visitors exploring the Franchise Expo Germany exhibition

Use your conversations in Frankfurt to ask the questions that will shape your decision.

Investment: What initial investment, own capital and additional costs should I plan for?
Profile and experience: What skills, background and partner requirements does the brand expect?
Training and support: What help is available before launch and throughout the partnership?
Role and involvement: Would I operate the business, lead a team or manage several locations?
Territories and growth: Which locations are available, and what development formats does the brand offer?
Next steps: How does partner selection work, and what should I prepare?

Build knowledge around your project.

Make time for practical learning alongside your conversations with exhibitors.

15+ workshops

Explore franchising and entrepreneurship through expert-led sessions. Build a clearer picture of what it takes to start and grow a franchise business.

Emerging Brand Pavilion

Discover growing concepts entering or expanding in Germany and Europe, and meet the teams behind them.

Business Resource Center

Speak with specialists in financing, legal services, consulting, marketing and other areas that support your business project.

Discover what makes the Expo worth visiting.

Insights from exhibitors at previous editions.

“The event’s inviting atmosphere and comprehensive conference program create an optimal environment for acquiring information, engaging in personal discussions, and fostering targeted networking opportunities.”

– Nezif Emek, CIGKÖFTEM

“The Franchise Fair puts the Bodystreet Global Headquarters team in a real franchise fever. It opens up sensational business opportunities for visitors.”

– Matthias Lehner, BODYSTREET

Make two days in Frankfurt count.

Franchise brands, new concepts and experts in one place. Make progress on your project through focused conversations on November 6–7.

Compare in one place

Bring together information on different brands, sectors and investment requirements. Use your visit to make comparisons that are harder to make across separate websites.

Combine meetings and learning

Plan conversations with franchise teams alongside workshops and expert advice. Focus your time on the questions most relevant to your stage and goals.

Leave with a clearer plan

Identify the concepts worth exploring further, the information you still need and the people to contact after the event. Turn your visit into practical next steps.

Plan your visit to Frankfurt.

When

November 6–7, 2026
Friday: 10:00–18:00
Saturday: 10:00–16:00

Where

Forum Messe Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Your admission

Free for visitors
Registration required.

Frequently asked questions

Your next step starts with a conversation.

Meet franchise brands. Compare your options. Find your next step.