Franchise Innovation Summit 2025 will be held on October 15-16 in Madrid

Madrid, January 30, 2025.

The Franchise Innovation Summit (FIS) announces the dates for its next edition, which will take place on October 15-16, 2025, at one of the most exclusive and functional spaces in the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium in Madrid.

Under the slogan “FRANCHISES THAT INSPIRE PASSION” and promoted by the Spanish Franchise Association, FIS2025 positions itself as the must-attend event for the entire professional ecosystem of entrepreneurs, investors, franchises, franchisors, retailers, service companies, sector professionals, business schools, and more, focusing on analyzing and developing the most innovative trends and opportunities in the franchise and retail world.

Based on innovation and technology, FIS serves as an instrument to boost and give visibility to a rapidly growing sector. It will also be a tool for generating business opportunities across different expansion and development models between franchises and partners. All of this will be presented in a highly valuable and specialized content space, thanks to its dynamic congress format, converging into the leading networking event for the sector.

The Franchise Innovation Summit (FIS) organization is already working on its strategic lines, strengthening its network of alliances with business associations and entities at national, regional, and local levels in opportunity cities. Additionally, it is positioning FIS internationally as a sectoral epicenter between Latin America and Europe.

Franchise Week

FIS is part of Franchise Week, which turns Madrid into the epicenter of commerce and franchising during that week, providing a key space to connect franchises, franchisors, entrepreneurs, service companies, investors, and international operators. In addition to FIS - Franchise Innovation Summit, the week will be filled with exclusive activities such as FranquiTour, a tour of the city's most successful franchises; the Emerging Franchises Marathon, showcasing the most innovative business models; and Gastrofranchise, a tourist route through Madrid to explore the city's highlights through major F&B brands. The Institutional Networking of Franchise Cities will also be held, recognizing the "FIS Ambassadors," highlighting industry leaders. A unique event to explore new opportunities, innovate, and enhance franchise business expansion.

FIS2025 will also offer specialized services and advisory support to facilitate and promote both national development and international expansion, as well as project feasibility and financial support.

The communication, promotion, and dissemination plan for the in-person event is also being activated, while strengthening FIS365 as a major digital networking platform for the sector. To provide the most comprehensive and valuable content in the months leading up to FIS2025, thematic axes are already being designed to offer all professional attendees a memorable summit on October 15-16.

At the same time, the FIS2025 organization will soon open the procedure for all franchising and service brands to participate in the FIS showroom area, in a functional and simple format that maximizes return on investment. This will include a pre-event management service and appointment scheduling for the two days of the business gathering.

The Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium will also allow the design of unique experiences, both social and professional, serving as an incentive for attracting professionals at both national and international levels. It will be the venue for the summit’s conference and workshop program, showroom, and networking events, bringing together key players in the franchise and retail industry.

With its focus on innovation, technology, commercial networking, internationalization, and sustainability, FIS 2025 promises to be a transformative experience for all attendees.