Baku to host Eurasian Franchise Forum

Franchising in a New Era: Unite, Grow, Conquer Global Markets

This fall, the capital of Azerbaijan will host one of the most prestigious business events in the region. The Eurasia Franchising Forum Baku 2025 will bring together global and local leaders in franchising, investors, entrepreneurs, startups, and experts, contributing to the creation of new partnerships in the Eurasian space, the development of sustainable business models, and the expansion of opportunities to enter global markets.

The forum is organized by the Azerbaijan Franchising Association with the support of the Ministry of Economy, the Entrepreneurship Development Fund, KOBIA, and AZPROMO. The event will take place on October 30, 2025, at the Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard.

This year, the international scope of the forum has grown even further — participation has already been confirmed by countries such as Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary, Turkmenistan, Belarus, and China.

Main topics of the forum:

1. Global Trends in Franchising and New Opportunities in Eurasia
   – Development directions for franchising in the next 5 years
   – Analysis of promising sectors and markets in the Eurasian region

2. Franchising in Retail and the Food Industry
   – Successful food and retail franchise models
   – Strategies for adapting to the local market

3. Digitalization and the Impact of Technology on Franchising
   – Opportunities in e-commerce and digital franchising
   – Trends in artificial intelligence and automation

Who is the forum for:

• International and local franchisers
• Investors, distributors
• Small and medium-sized entrepreneurs
• Startups and those looking to expand their business
• Lawyers, consultants, and industry experts

Opportunities for participants:

The forum will feature an exhibition area, B2B meetings, pitch sessions, plenary discussions, and training sessions. Companies will be offered stand packages of various sizes (from 4 m² to 12 m²). In addition, sponsoring companies will receive special promotional privileges through Silver, Gold, and Main Sponsor packages.

The official part of the forum will conclude with a closed gala cocktail attended by sponsors and partner companies. This will be a unique opportunity for participants to build new connections and strengthen collaborations in an informal setting.

Registration and contacts:

info@franchise.az
www.franchise.az
+994 99 899 79 01

Source: innews.media