When and where is Franchise Expo Paris 2027?

From Saturday 13 to Monday 15 March 2027 in Pavilions 6 and 4 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles; entry is in Pavilion 6.

What are the opening hours?

9:30 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March, and 9:30 am to 6:00 pm on Monday 15 March.

From 22 September 2026 to 11 February 2027 the first badge is free and extra badges cost €15; from 12 February to 1 March 2027 every badge costs €15; at the show the first badge costs €34. Prices include VAT.

Franchise Expo Paris 2027

Name: Franchise Expo Paris 2027
Start: 2027-03-13T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2027-03-15T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

About this event

Franchise Expo Paris is the trade show of the French Franchise Federation, organised by Infopro Digital, and describes itself as the largest franchise event in the world. Its 45th edition brings French and international franchise brands together with entrepreneurs, investors, traders and business creators, and with the banks, lawyers, consultants and territories that support new networks.

Who exhibits

Nearly 465 French and international brands and close to 100 partners took part in 2026. From 2027 the show moves to Pavilions 6 and 4 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

Pavilion 6: retail and services brands, automotive and cycles, business start-up partners
Pavilion 4: restaurant and food and beverage brands, international pavilions
Pavilion 4: franchise experts, financing and insurance, retail property, cities and territories

Programme

An annual programme of conferences, workshops and brand pitches helps visitors build their project, from choosing a concept and location to understanding how much support a franchisor provides.

Who attends

More than 31,900 participants came in 2026: employees planning a career change, traders, investors and business creators interested in franchise entrepreneurship, alongside franchisors looking for new partners.