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The answers to your questions
What you need to know before registering
Yes, of course—you can search for conferences focused on starting a business using the search engine, and you can also connect with specialists in business startup (Support & Experts section), financing (Financing section), and regional expansion (Cities & Regions section).
The icing on the cake: don’t have any ideas? Discover over 500 ideas presented by businesses, no matter your industry or budget!
Have you considered a multi- or multi-brand franchise? It’s a great way to grow your business and manage multiple locations under the same brand or complementary brands. You can apply to participate in our program to meet with brands looking to expand through multi- and multi-brand franchisees here.
If you're interested in investing in a network (Master Franchise, Joint Venture, etc.), join our program to meet with brands looking to expand through master franchisees.
No problem, you're welcome!
Be sure to check out the exhibitors at the Experts' Village, who can offer valuable advice and help guide your decision-making process.
The conference program also includes several "Future Franchisors" sessions—don't miss them.
The trade show is being held in Pavilion 6 & 4 at Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles, which is at ground level. Please note that the trade show is unable to provide wheelchairs.
All Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles parking lots have parking spaces for people with limited mobility.
Need help once you arrive? Feel free to ask our hostesses and hosts, who will do their best to assist you.
Order your badge here, then request your invitation letter during the process. Print and submit this letter along with your application to the French Embassy in your country (Franchise Expo Paris is not responsible for visa approvals or denials).
Franchise Expo Paris does not offer childcare services. However, children are welcome at the show and can accompany you throughout your visit!
Admission is free for children under 15. Children 16 and older must present a student ID to receive the discounted rate of €10.
Your ticket is valid for all 3 days of the fair.
Yes, ticket booths are available and open starting at 9:30 a.m. at the entrance to the fair. You can pay by credit card or cash.
You can check in at the exhibition reception desk by showing your badge on your phone or as a printed copy, if you prefer.
Please note: Each badge is strictly personal and may not be transferred to a third party, even if you leave the exhibition permanently. Random checks to verify that your badge matches your ID may be conducted.
Small pets are welcome, provided they are carried in a bag. We also allow guide dogs and service dogs.
On the website's registration form, enter the invitation code that the exhibitor sent you in the "Promotional Code" field. The free registration will be applied once the form is submitted.
Feel free to contact the exhibitors or partners of the trade show to get a free invitation code. Also, keep an eye out for Franchise Expo Paris announcements in various media outlets—you’ll find an invitation code there.
Badges are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
Badges are issued in the holder's name and are strictly personal.
Badge holders may be asked to present proof of identity at the entrance to the trade show.
What you need to know before visiting Franchise Expo Paris
You can register for conferences, workshops, pitches, Meet&Speak (one-on-one meetings with a franchisee), and Franchise Expo Live as soon as the program is published.
Click on the conference you’re interested in, then click “Register for the conference.” You can also view the list of conferences you’re registered for in your visitor dashboard.
Tip: Be sure to download the event’s mobile app to receive a notification a few minutes before the conferences you’re interested in begin!
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3 options for you:
- Starting February 20, you can access the interactive floor plan here. Handy tip: Download the trade show’s mobile app—it’ll make navigating the event even easier.
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Quickly find exhibitors and their locations using the filter system and search bar. Bonus: You can also view the conference schedule by clicking on each area, for example.
At the show, in the “Plan My Visit” area, located right after the access badge checkpoint.
- A giant screen will be available at the show’s reception area, where you’ll find the map and other useful information.
- Printed maps are also available
Signs mounted overhead help you identify the letter of each aisle. In addition, the different sections of the exhibition hall are marked by carpeting in different colors that correspond to the colors on the exhibition hall map. Floor markings also help you locate each section.
Each color corresponds to a business sector to help you find your way around:
- Yellow: Food retail, Food distribution, Hospitality and restaurants
- Pink: Beauty, health, fitness, Fashion, and personal accessories
- Light blue: International pavilions
- Turquoise: Construction and Home Improvement, Home Decor and Furnishings, Real Estate
- Orange: Automotive, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Specialty Stores / Specialist Outlets
- Dark Blue: Consumer Services, Business Services
- Red: Financing, Startup Assistance
- Purple: FFF Experts
- Green: Cities and Regions
A coat check is available at the entrance to the exhibition hall.
Rates:
- Clothing, helmets, handbags: €3
- Suitcases, travel bags, backpacks: €4
- Strollers, scooters: €5
A vending machine is located outside Hall 1.
The trade show features more than 600 exhibitors and a very comprehensive conference program that changes every day. So be sure to set aside enough time to see everything. Visitors typically spend at least one day there, but two days may be helpful depending on how many exhibitors you want to meet and which conferences you want to attend.
Schedule your meetings in advance with the exhibitors you're interested in, identify the sessions you want to attend, and set aside time to walk the aisles and discover exhibitors you might not have thought of.
Be sure to use the "What's New" filter in the exhibitor list and the conference program to find new exhibitors and their presentations.
The aisle letters are displayed overhead in the middle of the exhibition hall. Booth numbers are marked on the floor next to each booth. The aisles range from Aisle B, on the far right, to Aisle X, on the far left. Exhibitors are grouped by industry sector, and each sector has a different carpet color. Large orientation maps are located at the reception desk; floor plans are visible in the main aisles; and paper copies are available at the entrance. An interactive map can be viewed on the website, on the digital kiosks at the entrance to the conference rooms, and on the trade show’s mobile app.
On the exhibitor list on the website, you can sort by country or by the region where the brands are looking to expand. An “international” filter also lets you view all non-French exhibitors.
Some international brands are also represented in the International Pavilions; you’ll find them on the left side of the show as you enter. The list of exhibitors is available on the show’s mobile app and on the digital kiosks located at the entrances to the conference rooms.
In the list of exhibitors, you can use a filter based on the down payment amount required by the retailer before a loan is granted.
The trade show access badge is in PDF format. If you have trouble opening it, we recommend downloading the latest version of Adobe Reader.
The official show visitor guide will be available for self-service in the "Plan My Visit" area at the show entrance.
All exhibitors are also listed on the show’s mobile app.
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The confirmation email is sent to the email address you provided when you registered. Please check your spam folder. If you still can't find your confirmation, you can contact info@franchiseparis.com
Presentations will take place in different areas depending on the topics covered:
- Agora Area
- Workshop 1 Area
- Workshop 2 Area
- Pitch Areas, located throughout the industry sectors
- Tousentrepreneurs Live: our shows hosted by our partners LSA, Toute la Franchise, Tous Entrepreneurs, and a selection of exhibitors.
Find the complete program—organized by day, topic, and location—on the franchiseparis.com website by clicking here or on the event’s mobile app:
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All the talks in the Agora (the main hall) are filmed! You can watch them a few days after the show on our YouTube channel.
The episodes of Franchise Expo Live, our TV show, are streamed live on our YouTube channel and available for replay after the show.
The invoice will be sent by email within a few days of registration. If you have not received it, please send an email to:
info@franchiseparis.com
Oui plusieurs espaces pour manger tout au long de votre visite seront ouverts avec notamment 2 food courts animés par des exposants du salon.
L’occasion de découvrir des concepts actuels, en phase avec les nouvelles attentes des consommateurs.
Avec l'aide du plan (digital ou print), sur le moteur de recherche du site franchiseparis.com, vous allez identifier et repérer les exposants qui vous intéressent. Chaque exposant bénéficie d'un marquage au sol à côté de chaque stand qui reprend son nom, et le n° de stand. Pas le temps d'attendre pour le rencontrer, envie de vous constituer un parcours de visite ? Utilisez l'application mobile pour récupérer les informations de l'exposant que vous pourrez ensuite télécharger tranquillement.
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There are several areas marked on the maps:
- the visitor registration area at the exhibition entrance
- the coworking space
- the terraces of the dining areas
- the power-outlet benches near the Agora, where you can plug in your phone to charge it
Several rest areas are also available and marked on the exhibition map.
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