JAKARTA, September 16, 2026 –In the business world, a single, well-placed meeting is often worth more than capital. That’s the spirit behind FLEI Business Show 2026, Panorama Media’s 27th franchise and licensing exhibition, which will be held from October 9–11, 2026, at the Nusantara International Convention & Exhibition (NICE) PIK 2, Jakarta.
Featuring hundreds of brands from various industries, this year’s FLEI is designed as a business meeting space: a place for brand owners to meet potential partners, entrepreneurs to meet investors and distributors, and local businesses to network with businesspeople from five ASEAN countries. FLEI is also held in conjunction with the Cafe & Brasserie Expo (CBE) and the Indonesia Outing & Incentive Travel Expo (IOITE), thus providing opportunities for connections across industries.
Franchise Business Grows Through Partnerships
According to Levita G. Supit, SH, MH, Chairperson of the Indonesian Franchise and Licensing Association (WALI), who also serves as Chairperson of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Standing Committee on Franchise, Networking, and E-Commerce, the franchise business in Indonesia is now worth more than Rp143 trillion (approximately US$11.7 billion) with an average annual growth rate of 10–15 percent, driven by the food and beverage, services, and retail sectors. This growth is based on one thing: partnerships between brand owners and their business partners.
“Franchises thrive on trust, and trust is built through face-to-face meetings. At FLEI, prospective partners can speak with brand owners, ask questions, compare options, and ensure the legality of their chosen business. A relationship that starts well will develop into a healthy partnership,” said Levita.
Hundreds of Brands, Various Investment Options
In the exhibition area, visitors can meet hundreds of brands from various industries, from food and beverage, services, and retail, to retail solution providers and IP licensees.
Investment options are diverse, ranging from affordable business packages for beginners to large-scale partnership opportunities for investors. Visitors can directly compare investment schemes, operational support, and business prospects for each brand, according to their budget.
Not only that, visitors can also take advantage of various exclusive promotions and cashbacks that are only available during the FLEI Business Show 2026. For those who have decided to choose…
For business, this exhibition is the best moment to start a partnership with more profitable offers.
Business Matching: From Introduction to Collaboration
One of the main programs of the FLEI Business Show 2026 is Business Matching, a session that connects brand owners with potential franchisees, investors, distributors, and resellers in a more targeted manner. For aspiring entrepreneurs, this is an opportunity to gain information directly from the source. For business owners, it’s a chance to find new partners to expand their business reach.
Business Network to Five ASEAN Countries
FLEI once again held an International Business Summit, bringing together Indonesian businesspeople with those from various ASEAN countries: Patrick Ng (Malaysia), Arnold Chua Santillan (Philippines), Jonathan Choy (Singapore), Jorge Rodriguez (Vietnam), and Seth (Thailand). This forum provided insights into market characteristics and cross-border collaboration opportunities, while also providing a starting point for local brands seeking to enter the regional market.
“We want visitors to leave with not just brochures, but also tangible contacts and collaboration opportunities. That’s why we designed this year’s FLEI to connect the right people, from brand owners with potential partners, entrepreneurs with investors, to local businesses with networks across five ASEAN countries,” said Rulief Harjianto, Project Manager of the FLEI Business Show.
One Location, Three Business Ecosystems
The co-location of CBE and IOITE expands visitor networking opportunities. At CBE, business owners can connect with players in the modern cafe and culinary industry, offering everything from coffee, tea, and chocolate to experiential dining. Meanwhile, at IOITE, more than 100 vendors offering corporate outings, team building, and incentive travel meet with companies and HR professionals.
This combination means that one visit can generate many relationships: from potential franchise partners, suppliers for culinary businesses, to corporate networks.
Returning Home with Knowledge and Relationships
In addition to the exhibition and business matching, the FLEI Business Show 2026 also features the FLEI Business Conference with more than 10 speakers, as well as a series of masterclasses and workshops for prospective franchisees and MSMEs looking to upgrade.
Franchise Consultant from Franchise Academy Indonesia, Evi Diah Puspitawati, emphasized the importance of maximizing the exhibition opportunity. “Come with clear questions and objectives. Ask how long the business has been running, how many outlets it has, what its return on investment is, what kind of support it has received from the brand owner, and how its existing outlets are performing. Two important things to check are the legality of the business because
“Legal certainty is the key to security and comfort in doing business. Secondly, system transparency is important because openness of data and systems in collaboration must be upheld from the start of the business offering,” he said.
Public can do registration visitors through https://franchise-expo.co.id/id/tickets and follow the latest information on Instagram @fleiexpoid.
FLEI Business Show 2026 Schedule, Location, and Registration
- Program:FLEI Business Show 2026, in conjunction with Cafe & Brasserie Expo and IOITE
- Date:Friday–Sunday, October 9–11, 2026
- Time:10:00 – 20:00
- Location:Nusantara International Convention & Exhibition (NICE) PIK 2, Jakarta
- Tickets & registration:Pre-Sale Tickets Rp 35,000 | Normal Tickets Rp 60,000 – https://franchise-expo.co.id/id/tickets
- Information:https://franchise-expo.co.id/ | Instagram @fleiexpoid
