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The doors are open. Franchise India 2026 – Mumbai, Asia’s largest showcase of franchise and business ownership opportunities, begins today at the Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex. Over the next two days, more than 300 brands, including over 100 global concepts, will meet 10,000+ investors, entrepreneurs and business owners looking for their next venture.
This year’s edition is presented with Gplife Wellness as Title Partner, reflecting the fast-growing appetite for wellness-led businesses in India.
Two Decades of Building Entrepreneurs
Since its first business expo in 2003, Franchise India has grown into the country’s longest-running and most trusted franchise exhibition platform. Over two decades, it has helped first-generation entrepreneurs take the leap, brought global brands to Indian consumers and enabled homegrown businesses to grow from single stores into national networks.
Global Brands, One Venue
The Mumbai edition features brands from Japan, France, the USA, Canada, the UK, Singapore, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, Indonesia, Vietnam and Australia, all looking for franchise partners in India. For visitors, it is a chance to meet these brands in person, many of them entering the Indian market for the first time.
A Show Floor as Diverse as India
The exhibition halls cover a wide range of sectors:
- Electric vehicles and clean mobility
- Food and beverage: cafés, QSRs, cloud kitchens and dining concepts
- Retail and retail supply chains: omnichannel stores, logistics and sourcing
- Footwear, apparel and fashion
- Wellness and beauty, fitness and hospitality
- Education and edtech
- Services
Whatever the sector or budget, there is a brand and a business model to explore.
New This Year: Coffee & Tea Asia (CTA) Conference
Running alongside the expo at the same venue, the two-day Coffee & Tea Asia (CTA) Conference brings together roasters, tea makers, café chains, exporters and beverage innovators from across Asia. Sessions cover sourcing, brewing innovation, café culture and export opportunities in the region’s fast-growing coffee and tea industry, from plantation to cup.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit
With just two days and hundreds of brands, a little planning goes a long way:
- Come early: The first hours offer the best chance for unhurried conversations with founders and leadership teams.
- Shortlist your sectors: Decide in advance which categories and investment ranges suit you, and head to those stalls first.
- Ask about unit economics: Investment size, royalty, payback period, territory rights and support offered are best understood directly from decision-makers.
- Compare formats: Kiosks, dine-in outlets, master franchises and unit franchises differ widely in cost and returns. Compare several before deciding.
- Look out for global debuts: Many international concepts are scouting their first Indian partners at the show.
- Attend the CTA sessions: If coffee, tea or café businesses interest you, the conference offers industry insight you won’t find on the stall floor.
- Bring business cards and take notes: Follow-ups after the show are where many partnerships are finalised.
Ashita Marya, CEO, Franchise India, said, “If you are considering business investment in 2026, this is the one platform you cannot miss. Partnerships are formed here. Deals are sealed here. The world’s most scalable and future-ready brands are coming to Mumbai, and they are looking for the right partners. This is where new entrepreneurial journeys begin.”
Event Details
Dates: 10 – 11 October 2026 (Today and Tomorrow)
Venue: Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai
Title Partner: Gplife Wellness
Registration: https://www.franchiseindia.com/expo/mumbai
Don’t Miss Out
Asia’s largest franchise investment marketplace is now open, and it runs for just two days. Register, plan your route and walk in. Your next business could begin today.
