Franchise Expos & Events

India's most dynamic franchise expo series โ€” where brands meet investors, deals get done, and stars are recognized.

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100+
Brands per Flagship Event
2000+
Visitors per Flagship
10
VC Pitch Slots
25+
Award Categories
6+
Cities Covered

Choose Your Event Format

FranchHawk organizes two distinct event formats โ€” large-format flagship expos in major metros and small-format city events in Tier 1 & 2 cities.

SAT
Saturday Programme
Main Expo + Live VC Pitch Studio + Cocktail Networking Dinner
Flagship Day 1
Morning to Evening 10:00 AM
โ€” 6:00 PM

Main Expo Floor Open

The grand expo floor opens to an anticipated audience of 2,000+ investors, entrepreneurs, and franchise seekers. 100+ leading franchise brands showcase their opportunities across every major business category.

100+ Participating Brands
2,000+ Visitors
One-on-One Brand Consultations
Franchise Opportunity Showcase
Live Demos & Product Displays
Investors, Entrepreneurs, Franchise Seekers
Evening Session 7:00 PM
โ€” 9:00 PM

Live VC Pitch Studio

The centrepiece of each flagship event. 10 carefully selected brands pitch live in a professional in-person studio setup โ€” real pitches, real VCs, real capital decisions. Angel investors, HNIs and institutional funds evaluate brands on the spot for funding and deal closure.

10 Top Brands Pitch for Funding
Panel of VCs & Angel Investors
Live Q&A & Investment Negotiations
Exclusive Investor-Brand Matchmaking
High-Energy, Televised Format
Night 9:00 PM
Onwards

Networking & Cocktail Dinner

An exclusive, high-profile networking session following the pitch event. Investors, brand founders, VCs, and industry leaders gather over cocktails and dinner for informal deal conversations and strategic partnerships.

Cocktail Dinner
Investors, Brands & VCs
Informal Deal Conversations
Strategic Partnership Discussions
SUN
Sunday Programme
Expo Continues + Awards & Recognition Night with Red Carpet
Awards Night
Morning to Evening 10:00 AM
โ€” 6:00 PM

Main Expo Floor Continues

The expo continues on Sunday with fresh investor footfall and dedicated sessions for brand-investor meetings, franchise agreement signings, and business networking opportunities.

Brand-Investor Meetings & Negotiations
Franchise Agreement Signing Ceremonies
Fresh Investor Footfall
Business Networking Opportunities
Evening Onwards 7:00 PM
Onwards

Awards & Recognition Night

The grand finale โ€” a red carpet Awards & Recognition Night celebrating India's best franchise brands, leaders, and innovators. Extensive PR and media coverage, live entertainment, and a prestigious celebration dinner make this an unmissable industry event.

Red Carpet Event
Extensive PR Coverage
Awards Across Multiple Categories
Live Performances & Entertainment
Media Coverage & Press Interactions
Celebration Dinner
Awards Categories
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Food & Beverage Excellence
  • Best F&B Franchise
  • Most Innovative QSR
  • Best Cloud Kitchen Model
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Retail & Fashion
  • Best Retail Franchise
  • Fastest Growing Fashion Brand
  • Best Omnichannel Strategy
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Beauty & Wellness
  • Best Salon / Spa Franchise
  • Best Fitness Franchise
  • Wellness Brand of the Year
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Education & Training
  • Best Education Franchise
  • Most Impactful EdTech Platform
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Services & Logistics
  • Best Service Franchise
  • Logistics Excellence Award
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Emerging Brands
  • Breakthrough Franchise Brand
  • Most Promising Startup
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Leadership
  • Franchise Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Franchisor Leader of the Year
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Special Recognition
  • Best Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • Excellence in Operations
  • Best Marketing Campaign
Small-Format City Events โ€” Focused on brand discovery and regional franchise acquisition. No VC Pitch sessions in small-format events. Ideal for Tier 1 & 2 city market entry and regional investor engagement.
SAT
Saturday Programme
City Expo Floor Open โ€” Brand Discovery & Regional Franchise Acquisition
City Event Day 1
All Day 10:00 AM
โ€” 6:00 PM

City Expo Floor Open

A curated franchise expo designed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 city audiences. 35-50 carefully selected brands showcase regional and national franchise opportunities to 800+ walk-in visitors including local entrepreneurs and investors.

35โ€“50 Participating Brands
800+ Walk-in Visitors
Tier 1 & Tier 2 City Focus
Local Brand Showcase
Business Consultation Zones
Regional Franchise Opportunities
SUN
Sunday Programme
Expo Continues โ€” Extended Engagement & Franchise Signings
Signing Day
All Day 10:00 AM
โ€” 6:00 PM

Expo Continues

Day 2 focuses on converting interest to action โ€” extended brand-investor engagement, franchise agreement signings, and deeper regional networking in an intimate, productive setting.

Extended Brand-Investor Engagement
Franchise Signing Sessions
Local Market Insights
Regional Networking
Note: Small-format city events do not include VC Pitch Sessions. These are exclusively featured in Large-Format Flagship Events. For VC Pitch access, register for our flagship metro expos.

Events Across India

Large-Format Events โ€” Major Metros
Bengaluru
Chennai
Hyderabad
Delhi NCR
Mumbai
Ahmedabad
Small-Format Events โ€” Tier 1 & 2 Cities
Coimbatore
Pune
Jaipur
Chandigarh
Lucknow
Surat
Bhopal
Vizag
Mysuru
Kochi
Nagpur
+ More Cities

World-Class Event Experience

Professional Expo Booths

Premium, branded booth setups for all participating brands

Digital Lead Capture

Advanced digital systems to capture investor and visitor leads

Live Streaming

Key sessions streamed live for national audience reach

Investor Lounges

Dedicated premium lounges for investor-brand private meetings

VIP Networking Zones

Exclusive zones for high-net-worth investors and brand leaders

Photography & Videography

Professional coverage for all brands and sessions

PR & Media Coverage

Comprehensive print, digital, and TV media coverage

Post-Event Matchmaking

Continued investor-brand matchmaking after the event

Secure Your Spot Today

Choose the pass that fits your role. Limited spots available for each event.

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Brand / Franchisor

For franchise brands looking to showcase, expand, and attract investors

  • Premium expo booth placement
  • Brand listing in event directory
  • Access to investor leads
  • VC pitch slot eligibility
  • PR & media coverage
Register as Brand
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Investor / Franchise Seeker

For investors and entrepreneurs looking for the right franchise opportunity

  • Free expo entry pass
  • Access to 100+ brands
  • One-on-one consultations
  • VC pitch audience access
  • Investor lounge access
Register as Investor
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VIP Pass

Full weekend access including all sessions, networking events, and awards

  • All expo sessions
  • VC pitch event access
  • Cocktail networking dinner
  • Awards & recognition night
  • VIP lounge access
  • Priority matchmaking
Get VIP Pass
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Media Pass

For journalists, bloggers, and media professionals covering the franchise industry

  • Full event access
  • Press conference invitation
  • Exclusive interview slots
  • Media briefing kit
Apply for Media Pass

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