Restaurant Expo 2026 | HORECA & Culinary Exhibition Overview

Scaling Success, Igniting Growth

Welcome to F&BX 2026—India’s premier and most targeted business platform dedicated entirely to the franchising, expansion, and scaling of Food, Beverage, and HoReCa brands.

As consumer demand surges across Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 cities, successful brands are looking to scale rapidly, while serious investors and master franchisees actively hunt for proven, profitable concepts. Co-located with the prestigious Indian Restaurant Congress & Awards (IRC 2026), F&BX bridges this gap under one roof at Bharat Mandapam.

"Whether you are a home-grown QSR chain looking to go pan-India, a global cafe brand entering the subcontinent, or an investor seeking high-ROI culinary franchises, F&BX is where expansion deals happen."

2 Days of high-value business matching & deal-making
100+ participating franchise brands & concepts
2,000+ elite investors, master franchisees & real estate partners
75+ industry leaders sharing expansion roadmaps

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The Power of Two: F&BX meets IRC 2026

F&BX is strategically co-located with the Indian Restaurant Congress & Awards (IRC), India's definitive thought-leadership summit for the restaurant and foodservice sector.

Pre-Qualified Investors: IRC brings in the country’s top hospitality entrepreneurs, business houses, and high-net-worth investors specifically looking to acquire multi-unit and master franchises.

Ecosystem Connection: Meet not just franchisors and franchisees, but also supply chain vendors, kitchen tech providers, and real estate/mall developers necessary for launching new outlets.

Proven Deal-Making Environment: Leverage a high-octane atmosphere designed to move negotiations from introductory talks to signed term sheets.

The Franchise Matchmaking Lounge: A dedicated, pre-scheduled matchmaking space connecting brand CEOs directly with vetted investors.

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Explore the Franchise Marketplace

F&BX is structured around distinct business models to help investors find formats matching their capital capabilities, and to help brands showcase their scalable unit economics.

QSR & Fast-Casual Chains

Quick-service restaurants, burger joints, pizza brands, kiosks, and counter-service models.
Cafes, Bakeries & Beverage Bars

Specialty coffee shops, dessert parlors, bubble tea bars, juice bars, and artisanal bakeries.
Casual Dining & Fine Dining

Scalable casual dining formats, ethnic cuisine chains, bars, microbreweries, and lounge franchises.
Cloud Kitchens & D2C Brands

Low-capex delivery-only models, multi-brand cloud kitchens, and virtual restaurant franchises.
HoReCa & Support Services

Tech solutions, automated kitchens, supply chain franchises, and operational consulting networks.

The Decision-Makers Driving Multi-Unit Growth

F&BX is a hyper-focused B2B environment designed for serious commercial partnerships. Connect directly with:

Master Franchisees & Area Developers

Investors seeking exclusive regional or national territorial rights for emerging or established brands.
Multi-Unit Franchise Investors

High-net-worth individuals and corporate houses looking to diversify their portfolios into the high-growth food retail sector.
Brand Founders & Expansion Heads

Franchisors actively pitching unit economics, ROI timelines, and support systems to potential partners.

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Why Brands Should Exhibit at F&BX 2026

Launch new products and services
Keep abreast of your competitors
Raise awareness of your brands and products
Discover the latest food service innovations and trends
Showcase existing lines and Generate new sales leads
Pitch and network with PE, VC and Government funding bodies
Meet and entertain existing clients
Make new contacts
Seek Franchise partners & expand your Restaurant Chain
Generate press and editorial coverage
Attract potential investors and strategic partners
Network with the industry

Who Should Exhibit

Beverage companies - Liquor companies, Water companies, Tea/Coffee, Juice etc
Food brands - Oil/ Ghee, rice, Milk, condiments, masala co’s –any food company doing institutional products
Suppliers - Kitchen equipment, furniture, Tableware/Cutlery, signage, hygienic solution, cooking equipment, apparel/uniform companies, food packaging co’s, security co’s etc
Automobiles - in food delivery vehicles
Technology co’s/ restaurant apps/POS Systems
Food delivery co’s
Payment companies/ Banks
Light, Sound, Music & Video Programming
Furnishing and Décor companies
Cleaning & Maintenance Services
Social media agencies
Professional Services