The meeting will analyze the role of franchising as a driver of entrepreneurship, investment and local economic development in a day that will feature institutional representatives, sector experts and franchising brands On July 2, the city of Guadalajara will host a new edition of the Cities and Franchising Forum, an initiative promoted within the … Read more
The meeting will analyze the role of franchising as a driver of entrepreneurship, investment and local economic development in a day that will feature institutional representatives, sector experts and franchising brands. A day of inspiration, innovation and networking that made Zaragoza the summit of the digital sector Alcalá de Henares, June 4, 2026. On June … Read more
Organized by Wanatop, Franchise Innovation Summit (FIS) and SPORTCITIES, the event brought together professionals from leading brands in hospitality, fitness, health and training A day of inspiration, innovation and networking that made Zaragoza the summit of the digital sector Madrid, June 2, 2026. The Hotel Zentral AVE in Zaragoza hosted on Thursday the first edition … Read more
The agreement will allow to amplify FIS’s visibility and position franchising as an access route to new businesses for entrepreneurs, SMEs and investors in Madrid. Madrid, May 5, 2026. The Madrid Chamber of Commerce and Franchise Innovation Summit (FIS), promoted by the Spanish Franchise Association (AEF) and with main sponsorship from BBVA, have formalized a … Read more
Franchise Innovation Summit (FIS) ceases to be solely an annual two-day meeting to become an active professional platform 365 days a year, consolidating and driving franchising as a lever for growth in commerce, services and investment. The entire franchise system reached nearly 28 billion euros, which represents around 2% of national GDP and 2.5% more … Read more
Promoted by the Spanish Franchise Association (AEF), FIS2024, and with main sponsorship from BBVA, it lays the foundation for the development of the main meeting point for the franchise business ecosystem The event receives support from both central and regional government, with the presence of Marta Nieto, Director General of Commerce, Consumption and Services of … Read more
Madrid, October 22, 2025. The event is reinforced in its second edition as the annual benchmark meeting for the sector, with the participation of 114 brands and exhibitors, over a hundred speakers and broad support from the national and international market. The FIS Summit managed to bring together 2,198 professionals from 12 autonomous communities and … Read more
Madrid, May 5, 2025. Franchise Innovation Summit (FIS) has been awarded the prestigious National Franchise Prize in the Franchise Services category, in a ceremony organized by the Spanish Franchise Association (AEF) that took place on Monday, April 28. This recognition consolidates FIS as an essential reference in service to the franchise sector and expanding brands. … Read more
The event was very well received by leading franchise brands currently expanding and service companies. Around 150 professionals learnt about all the latest developments at FIS2025. Madrid, 26 March 2025. Under the slogan “Brands that Stir Passions”, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium hosted the official launch of the Franchise Innovation Summit (FIS 2025), the key … Read more
Organised by the AEF (Spanish Franchise Association) and with BBVA as the main sponsor, FIS2025 will take place on 15 and 16 October in Madrid Major brands and new franchises confirm their attendance at the Franchise Innovation Summit 2025 Madrid, 18 March 2025. The official launch event, which will mark the start of this year’s … Read more
