Polish Franchise Expo 2026 brought together 94 exhibiting companies from 6 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors were Germany (3), Spain (3), Brazil (1) and United Kingdom (1). By sector, the largest groups were Food & Beverage (12) and Retail & Consumer Goods (12).
Poland hosts over 1,300 franchise concepts and roughly 90,000 franchisees, a scale that frames Warsaw as a natural venue for a dedicated franchise fair. The show concentrates options for investors and business owners looking to evaluate proven concepts.
Dates and venue for Polish Franchise Expo 2026
The event runs on 22 and 23 October 2026 at the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw. The two-day format combines exhibition space with a seminar program focused on practical issues for franchising and brand expansion.
Sectors and concepts present at Polish Franchise Expo 2026
Organizers list franchise opportunities across multiple industries. Key segments include:
- Restaurants and foodservice, from small units to larger chains
- Grocery and DIY retail concepts
- Fashion and home décor brands
- Cosmetics and beauty services
- Professional services such as education, fitness, finance and real estate
This mix lets visitors compare investment profiles and operational requirements side by side.
Seminars and the Entrepreneurship Gala in Warsaw
The seminar lineup features business leaders, entrepreneurs and practitioners sharing operational experience. A new addition this year is the Entrepreneurship Gala, a networking event available with a VIP ticket aimed at facilitating strategic introductions between franchisors and potential partners.
Key market figures for Polish franchising
Materials linked to the fair highlight the sector amplitude. The 24th edition of the Warsaw fair takes place amid a market where, according to the published figures, about 80% of franchise businesses operate profitably over the contract term. Poland counts over 1,300 franchise concepts, around 90,000 franchisees and over half a million people employed in the franchising system.
How to prepare your B2B prospecting for Polish Franchise Expo 2026
Specific preparation increases conversion from contact to deal. Recommended actions:
- Obtain the exhibitor list and segment targets by investment range and sector. Identify a shortlist of 8 to 12 priority contacts.
- Build a compact dossier with your track record, available capital and territory expectations including basic financials.
- Rehearse a two-minute pitch answering questions on initial investment, expected margins and needed operational support.
- Book seminars that cover contracts, royalties and franchisee selection and prepare targeted questions for speakers.
- Consider a VIP ticket to access the Entrepreneurship Gala if strategic introductions are a priority.
- Set a 48-hour follow-up plan assigning responsibilities and next steps for each contact.
These measures shorten response times and clarify next steps after on-site meetings.
Full program details and ticket options are listed on the official site at http://franchisewarsaw.com. The numerical weight of the Polish franchising market makes direct field evaluation worthwhile for investors assessing expansion or new brand concepts.
