China Franchise Expo Shanghai 2026

Founded in 1999, the China Franchise Expo is organized by the CCFA, whose 1,000+ member enterprises span franchising specialists and domestic and multinational retailers and suppliers. Each year the CCFA publishes a report on China's top 100 franchise chains and helps develop and implement franchising standards.

Dates: 7–9 August 2026. City: Shanghai. Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Dates are set by the organizer and can be revised, so check them against the official source before booking travel.

Sectors: Food & Beverages. The organizer publishes the full list of halls and the exhibitor line-up closer to the dates.

Most stands work in Chinese and only some teams speak English. We arrange a Chinese interpreter in Shanghai: at the stands, in supplier negotiations and on factory visits.

Hotels near the venue sell out months ahead, so start planning well before 7–9 August 2026. Entry requires a visa: we explain the document requirements, and the Chinese consulate decides on issuance.

Related events by sector or city: BLSE 2026 (26–28 June 2026); Gifts & Home Products Expo 2026 (26–28 June 2026); China Stationery Fair 2026 (26–28 June 2026). Several fairs can often be combined into one itinerary when the dates do not overlap.