IFS | About IFS

About IFS

Why IFS?

IFS provides the foundation for making the most practical and strategic next move in the franchise market.
IFS is a purpose-built exhibition where aspiring entrepreneurs, franchisees, and franchisors can objectively compare and evaluate the standards for franchise selection, operation, and expansion.
Bringing together proven brands, real operational data, revenue models, and hands-on expertise, IFS presents the core realities of franchise business in one place.
It offers a practical platform to shape the next strategy or franchise growth—from the Korean market to the global stage.

*Only brands with disclosure documents officially registered with the Korea Fair Trade Commission are eligible to participate in the IFS Franchise Zone

Thinking of Starting a Business?

Planning to open/operate a store?

Explore ready-to-launch franchise ideas!
— featuring only Korea Fair Trade Commission–registered brands.

Discover proven know-how to improve operational efficiency!
where essential store equipment and solutions come together.

🔎Main Items

🔎Main
Items

💡Main Product/Servies

💡Main Product
& Servies

Food/Restaurant
Cafe/Dessert
Delivery/Takeout
Unmanned Store · Sports
Beauty/Goods
Whole Sale/Retail · Other Service
Education/Kids · Pet

Kitchen Equipment
Serving/Cooking Robot
POS · Kiosk·Smart Order
Interior · Package · Logistics
Sanitation · Security System

✨Trend

🔦Trend

Low-risk startup · Low initial investment
Unmanned & Automated System
Renewal franchise model
Cost-effective business model

Store automation · Operational efficiency
Reduced labor costs
AI-powered store management
Sustainable packaging

☺️Who Should Attend

☺️Who Should Attend

🏢Who Should Attend

🏢Who Should Attend

Business owners exploring new opportunities
Young & first-time entrepreneurs
Professionals planning a second career

Aspiring store owners
Franchisees focused on improving operations
Franchisors seeking new business opportunities

Hosted By

Korea Franchise Association

Korea’s leading franchise association and the world’s second largest, representing over 1,300 member companies and supporting the global growth of K‑Franchises.

Organized By

RX Korea (Reed Exhibitions Korea Ltd.)

A global exhibition company with 3,700 experts across 30 countries, organizing more than 500 exhibitions worldwide and providing comprehensive know-how across exhibition development, marketing, sales, and operations.

Organizer

COEX

Korea’s largest exhibition and convention organizer, hosting over 200 exhibitions and more than 2,500 nternational conferences and events annually.