Kaohsiung is set to host southern Taiwan's largest entrepreneurial event of the year – the 2024 Kaohsiung Franchise and Entrepreneurship Expo!
This grand event will be held at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, boasting an unprecedented scale with over 100 franchise brands participating and nearly 300 exhibition booths coming together. It provides an excellent platform for aspiring entrepreneurs and fresh graduates to explore future career paths.
The expo covers various entrepreneurial models and the necessary peripheral equipment, ranging from FamilyMart convenience stores, and emerging dining brands like Miyabi Udon, to self-service unmanned stores and popular summer ice cream shops. It is expected to create 5,000 job opportunities and generate franchise business worth 1.5 billion NTD.
This year, with nearly 300 booth spaces, it has become the largest franchise and entrepreneurship event in southern Taiwan. The organizers estimate it will create 5,000 job opportunities and generate 1.5 billion NT in franchise business. (Photo / Courtesy of Taiwan Franchise Promotion Association)
In today's fast-paced business technology development, AI automation has become a focal point. TeaTop has introduced an "AI Smart Bar" to significantly automate beverage production, saving up to 800,000 NTD in labor costs. Hanshin's 24-hour self-service ramen shop addresses labor shortages with self-cooking ramen, while XMOTO's AI-automated car wash completes a wash in just 3 minutes without any human management. These latest technologies will debut at the expo, showcasing the limitless possibilities of future business models.
Additionally, this year's expo coincides with the Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day), and the organizers have planned a special "Spicy Qixi Princess Hug Contest." Couples are invited to display their affection while competing to taste "Spicy Queen Stir-Fry" and TeaTop beverages. The top three fastest finishers will win prizes totaling 15,000 NTD and receive a Spicy Queen value gift box. This event adds fun to the expo and creates sweet memories for couples.
The Taiwan Franchise Promotion Association stated that most of the brands participating this year have received "headquarter certification," including Morning Kitchen, TEATOP, MR.WISH, My Warm Day, Tomato Village, Fresh Tea Shop, Three Springs, Zhujian Catering, and R&B Burger. The association collaborates with the government and academia to ensure young people can start businesses safely and provide secure franchise options.
This year's Kaohsiung Franchise Expo is not only a dream platform for entrepreneurs but also a grand event for the public to learn about the latest business trends.
