Guangzhou International Franchise Expo 2026

8th Guangzhou International Franchise Expo will be held from May 11–13, 2026 at the Canton Fair Complex, Zone D. The event showcases high-quality franchise brands across catering, retail, lifestyle services, leisure and entertainment, education, and one-stop store solutions, covering over 50 business formats. Organized by Guangdong Chain Operations Association and Sinoexpo Informa Markets, the expo leverages the Greater Bay Area’s economic advantages to connect brands with investors, enabling targeted business matching and promoting both online and offline franchise transactions nationwide.

Range of Exhibition

• Franchise Brands: Chinese cuisine, Western cuisine, trendy beverages, specialty snacks, leisure foods, catering equipment, packaging materials, one-stop store solutions, catering supply chains, pre-franchise zone.
• Restaurant Space Design: Restaurant furniture, commercial space design, home décor franchise brands.
• Education Franchises: Preschool education, extracurricular education, innovative education programs.
• New Retail Franchises: Vending machines, unmanned convenience stores, smart retail solutions.
• Service Franchises: Beauty and hairdressing, housekeeping and health services, accommodation and repair services.

Target Audience

Franchise investors, retail entrepreneurs, food and beverage operators, hospitality business owners, service industry investors, education franchise seekers, retail technology providers, commercial space designers, supply chain solution providers, business consultants.