As the French government has allowed exhibition halls for shows and fairs to reopen in September, Franchise Expo Paris has confirmed that its next edition will be held from 4th to 7th October 2020 in Paris, Porte de Versailles. More than ever, the expo’s aim is to help future entrepreneurs to start their own business and to help franchisors with their development. Its ambition is to promote the franchising business model and all its benefits. More than 400 exhibitors have already confirmed their attendance thus renewing their trust in Franchise Expo Paris, the international franchise marketplace.
"We are happy that the 39th edition of the show can take place in October. These past few months have been difficult and have helped us to see how supportive and united Franchise Expo Paris’ clients and partners are. This event will boost the economical growth that has already started. We are ready and are doing all we can to make the event a great success." – Sylvie Gaudy, Show Director
For this year’s exhibition, the organisation team at Reed Expositions France have implemented the mandatory sanitary protocol to welcome exhibitors and visitors alike. Wearing a mask will be compulsory and hand sanitisers will be available throughout the location and during the whole event. There will also be a system in place to help regulate the number of visitors at any given time. All this will enable visitors and exhibitors to meet and network in a safe environment.
A resilient business model
Although the Covid-19 epidemic has been tough for independent and isolated shopkeepers at the beginning of 2020, franchising stands out as a strong business model. Indeed, 93,7% of the members of the French franchise federation (FFF) have restarted their activity*. Franchising is the perfect mix of independence and support, and appears as a very interesting model to start a business alone with the help and advice from a concept that has been tried and tested. *FFF study - June 2020
Franchise Expo Paris in a few words...
- More than 400 brands
- 90 industries
- 100 workshops and conferences: - The Entrepreneurs' village, dedicated to entrepreneurship, - The Franchise school, dedicated to franchisees’ testimonies, and franchisors’ advice, - The Franchisee workshop, dedicated to more technical and specific topics, - The Experts workshop, dedicated to future franchisors.