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FLEI Business Show 2026 to Foster International Expansion Potential

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 27th Franchise & License Expo Indonesia (FLEI Business Show) will take place from October 9-11, 2026, at the Nusantara International Convention & Exhibition (NICE) in PIK 2, Jakarta.
  • The event aims to foster business expansion opportunities, both domestically and internationally, by integrating franchise, culinary, and corporate incentive travel sectors.
  • Last year's expo attracted over 45,000 visitors and resulted in thousands of business deals, with 92% of exhibitors expressing a desire to return.

The Franchise & License Expo Indonesia (FLEI Business Show) is set to host its 27th edition from October 9-11, 2026, at the expansive Nusantara International Convention & Exhibition (NICE) venue in PIK 2, Jakarta. This year's event promises a significant scale, integrating franchise, culinary, and corporate incentive travel into a cohesive business ecosystem.

Organized by Panorama Media, the expo will run concurrently with the Cafe Brasserie Expo (CBE) and the Indonesia Outing & Incentive Travel Expo (IOITE), creating a comprehensive platform for business opportunities. Exhibitor registration is now open, building on the success of previous editions. The combined expos in 2025 drew over 45,000 visitors and facilitated thousands of business transactions, with a remarkable 92% of exhibitors indicating their intention to participate again.

The public's interest in entrepreneurship through franchising is still very large, especially in the food and beverage, service, and retail sectors.

— Levita Ginting SupitChairwoman of the Indonesian Franchise and License Association (WALI), commenting on the growth and interest in the franchise industry.

This enthusiasm aligns with the robust growth of Indonesia's franchise industry, which sees an average annual increase of 10-15%. Levita Ginting Supit, Chairwoman of the Indonesian Franchise and License Association (WALI), highlighted the strong public interest in franchising, particularly in the food and beverage, service, and retail sectors. She noted a growing trend of young university graduates with prior work experience entering entrepreneurship, bringing high creativity and market adaptability. The Indonesian franchise business is now valued at over Rp 143 trillion and continues to expand, with an increasing number of local brands eyeing international markets.

A key differentiator for the 27th edition is the International Business Summit. This program is designed as an exclusive forum for collaboration and business opportunity exchange between Indonesian entrepreneurs and international players. It aims to pave the way for local brands to expand globally and facilitate the entry of international brands into Indonesia. Royanto Handaya, President Director of Panorama Media, emphasized the event's commitment to strengthening FLEI's role beyond domestic transactions, positioning it as a solid platform for fostering global partnerships and cross-border collaborations. The summit complements other programs like the FLEI Business Conference, which includes workshops.

The business world continues to evolve dynamically, and cross-border collaboration is now the key to staying competitive.

— Royanto HandayaPresident Director of Panorama Media, discussing the importance of international collaboration at the FLEI Business Show.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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