Shanghai Franchise Expo 2026

The Shanghai Franchise Expo (SFE) is an international franchising exhibition organized by China's largest franchising body, the China Chain Store & Franchise Association (CCFA), held twice a year in Beijing and Shanghai.

Dates: 10–12 November 2026. City: Shanghai. Venue: Shanghai Exhibition Center. Dates are set by the organizer and can be revised, so check them against the official source before booking travel.

Sectors: Business & Finance. 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 10–12 November 2026. Entry requires an M business visa: we handle it end to end in 10-14 days, including the invitation for the fair, without you visiting a consulate.

Related events by sector or city: AquaTech China 2026 (28–30 October 2026); Shanghai International Oral Care Expo 2026 (28–30 October 2026); Shanghai International Personal Care Expo 2026 (28–30 October 2026). Several fairs can often be combined into one itinerary when the dates do not overlap.