Warsaw Franchise Fair 2026: dates and tickets

The Franchise Fair (Targi Franczyza) returns to the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw. The 24th edition will take place on 22 and 23 October 2026. For anyone considering entering the Polish franchise market, it offers an opportunity to discuss running a business and attend seminars. Published previews already include opening hours, ticket options and an advance-booking discount.

Two days of meetings at the Palace of Culture and Science

September articles from Franchising.pl, Echo Warszawy and the Serbian website Franchising.rs confirm the event’s dates and venue. The fair will take place on Thursday and Friday, 22–23 October, at the Palace of Culture and Science, plac Defilad 1. According to the Franchising.rs preview, the exhibition will be open from 10am to 4pm on both days.

The same website states that the main entrance is on the eastern side of the building, facing Marszałkowska Street. This is useful information for visitors travelling from outside Warsaw who want to plan their journey and allow enough time for discussions.

The September preview in Echo Warszawy did not give opening or closing times. More detailed visitor information appeared in the Franchising.rs article dated 24 September. The distinction between these sources matters: the absence of opening hours in the earlier article does not indicate a change to the event’s dates.

Visitors therefore have a clear window of six hours each day. When planning your visit, allow time for both discussions at stands and seminars, rather than assuming you will be able to fit in every conversation without preparing beforehand.

Standard and VIP tickets: what is included

According to information published by Franchising.rs, tickets can be bought online or at the ticket desk before entering the fair. Two ticket options are listed, with different levels of access:

• A standard ticket costs PLN 80 and includes admission to the exhibition and seminars.
• A VIP ticket costs PLN 400 and also includes admission to the Entrepreneurship Gala.

Both ticket types are available at a 50% discount when booked in advance. This brings the price to PLN 40 for a standard ticket and PLN 200 for a VIP ticket. These amounts are calculated from the published prices and the advertised discount. Prices are in Polish złoty (PLN).

The sources cited do not specify when advance sales end. Before buying, check whether the discount is still available and what conditions apply to your chosen ticket. Nor should you assume that the VIP ticket offers any additional benefits beyond those listed in the preview.

For visitors mainly interested in comparing franchise opportunities and attending seminars, the standard ticket covers both. The more expensive option is worth considering if you intend to attend the gala; it is not a requirement for access to the seminars.

More than a search for a business idea

In its article of 22 September about the fair’s Business Zone, Franchising.pl emphasises that the event is intended to offer more than an opportunity to find a business idea. Echo Warszawy, meanwhile, reports that the fair and seminar programme is available on the event’s website. However, the previews cited here do not provide a detailed list of sessions, so they offer no basis for naming specific seminar topics or speakers.

With seminar access confirmed as part of the standard ticket, visitors can plan a day that combines discussions with learning. This is an important distinction for those new to franchising: an appealing brand presentation can be the starting point for an assessment, but should not replace it.

A practical way to prepare is to write down your questions before travelling. Ask about the total cost of opening an outlet, ongoing fees, the training and support provided, and the terms for ending the agreement. These are editorial suggestions for visitors, not a preview of the seminar content.

Making use of your discussions after the fair

Treat meetings at the event as an information-gathering stage, rather than a reason to make an immediate decision. To make meaningful comparisons afterwards, ask representatives of different franchise networks the same core questions and record their answers consistently.

It helps to distinguish the stated initial investment from the funds needed to cover day-to-day operations. You should also request documents setting out the terms of the franchise relationship and ask whether you can speak to existing franchisees. This preparation makes it easier to move from general interest in an opportunity to a considered assessment.

Practical takeaway: before travelling, check the latest programme and advance-booking terms, choose the ticket you need and prepare a list of questions. Use your conversations at the fair to gather comparable information, and only decide whether to proceed after reviewing the documents and costs.