Lisbon, May 05, 2023 - Expofranchise 2023 will take place on May 12 and 13 at Pavilhão Carlos Lopes, in Lisbon. Organized by the Portuguese Franchising Association (APF), admission is free with prior registration at https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/bilhetes-expofranchise-2023-599796195567.

Expofranchise 2023 is the biggest franchising event in Portugal and has the assured presence of almost fifty brands, many of them new brands, including brands that want to validate Master Franchise licenses - acquiring the brand for representation in Portugal.

Expofranchise 2023 is an opportunity for business expansion and connection with professionals in the franchising sector and is one of the main meeting points for entrepreneurs seeking business opportunities in the franchising market in the country.

In Portugal, franchising represents almost 6% of GDP and has more than 600 brands involved, a number that compares with the 1,348 in Spain, the almost 4,000 in the USA and the 2,800 that exist in Brazil. In terms of GDP, franchising represents 2.7% of the Brazilian GDP, 7.9% of the North American GDP and 2.5% of the Spanish GDP.

In Portugal there are 50 franchise brands per million inhabitants, in Brazil and 13.6 franchise brands per million inhabitants. In the USA there are 9.96 franchise brands per million inhabitants and in Spain there are 27.66 franchise brands per million inhabitants.

In Portugal there are on average 1,500 franchised units per million inhabitants, in Brazil there are 727 franchised units per million inhabitants and in the USA there are on average 2,213 franchised units per million inhabitants. In Spain there are on average 1,681 franchised units per million inhabitants.

Opportunity

With a strong mobilization of businessmen and entrepreneurs from all over the country, Expofranchise 2023 is an opportunity to share ideas, knowledge and experiences. An extended exhibition area with several Portuguese and international brands from different sectors will welcome visitors, clarify their doubts and start business.

In addition to the networking for the franchising market, this will also be a stage for debates and interventions related to the sector. The event's program also includes a conference space with lectures and round tables, presented by brands and experts on Management, Franchising, Business, Expansion and Opportunities.

About APF - Portuguese Franchising Association
The APF - Portuguese Franchising Association is a private non-profit association, founded in 1987.
Its main mission is the study, dissemination and promotion of franchising in Portugal as a business development system and as a solution for the creation and expansion of SMEs in the domestic and international markets. It intends to actively contribute to the dynamization of entrepreneurship in Portugal and the creation of business through the franchising system.