The leading platform for the global franchise ecosystem

Franchise Innovation Summit 2026: the franchise ecosystem

the largest trade fair for franchising and retail in Spain

FIS is the professional meeting place where brands, investors and public authorities come together. More than just an international franchise fair, it is a platform designed to foster connections, business and knowledge within the franchise ecosystem in the Iberian Peninsula.

Organised by the Spanish Franchise Association (AEF) and with BBVA as its official sponsor, FIS brings together the sector’s key players over two days in an environment designed to generate real opportunities for growth and expansion.

We are the dynamic driving force that connects the sector to foster growth, professionalisation and the creation of business opportunities.

Dossier

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FIS, in figures

+0 brands

+0 professional assistants

+0 millions of impressions

+0 leads in FIS 365

What is FIS 365?

The professional platform where brands, investors, entrepreneurs and franchisees connect, explore opportunities and generate business all year round.

En FIS 365:

Conecta con profesionales, marcas, inversores y expertos del ecosistema franquicia.
Descubre oportunidades de negocio, franquicias en expansión y nuevos proyectos de inversión.
Accede a eventos, congresos, jornadas y toda la agenda sectorial actualizada.
Agenda reuniones estratégicas con FIS&MEET y genera networking de alto valor.
Explora contenidos, recursos, noticias y herramientas clave para crecer y expandir tu negocio.

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At FIS 365:

Connect with professionals, brands, investors and experts from the franchise ecosystem.
Discover business opportunities, expanding franchises and new investment projects.
Access events, conferences, seminars and the full, up-to-date industry calendar.
Schedule strategic meetings with FIS&MEET and build high-value networks.
Explore content, resources, news and key tools to grow and expand your business.

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Exclusive services

FIS & MEET

A space designed to facilitate meetings between entrepreneurs, investors and companies in the sector. One-to-one meetings, speed networking and professional gatherings to generate business connections in a streamlined and organised manner.

FIS Expo

The exhibition area at our international franchise fair brings together brands, suppliers and service providers in a setting designed to showcase proposals, raise visibility and create new business opportunities.

FIS Summit

The FIS programme includes presentations, panel discussions and specialist sessions on franchising, expansion, investment and trends in the retail sector.

Cities and Franchising Forum

A forum for dialogue between public authorities, the local business community, start-ups and franchises, aimed at promoting initiatives linked to the economic and commercial development of small towns.

Main Auditorium

The main stage at the franchise fair features content on B2B and B2C franchise models, internationalisation, investment, retail and new technologies applied to the sector.

FIS 365

The FIS digital platform offers year-round access to specialist content, webinars, industry news, networking opportunities and tools to help you connect before and after the event.

Spazio Restauracion

A platform specialising in the hospitality and catering sector, bringing together expanding brands, operators and investors at a forum organised in partnership with Restauración News.

FIS Talks

A format designed to enable franchises and participating companies to present their business model, expertise and proposals to industry professionals.

Data sheet

Guest Community

Each edition of our franchise fair in Spain features a guest autonomous community linked to business development and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. On this occasion, the Community of Madrid will take centre stage.

FIS & Meet

A service offering pre-arranged face-to-face meetings at our franchise innovation and entrepreneurship fair.

30-minute meetings at the stand with qualified leads over 2 days.
Smart matching.
Accelerator to engage qualified leads.
Exclusively for franchise brands.

A networking area designed to enable attendees to make professional contacts. One-to-one meetings, speed networking and social events will be organised to facilitate the building of business relationships.

A sustainable event format

FIS holds the OOO Sustainable Event – GOLD Level certification, which recognises the work carried out in the areas of sustainability, resource optimisation and reducing the event’s environmental impact.

The organisation applies environmental and social criteria in areas such as production, suppliers, transport, catering and communication, integrating a more efficient and responsible approach into all phases of the project.

Our franchise fair maintains an active commitment to sustainability and continues to develop initiatives aligned with a more responsible event model.