From a statement issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica:

Costa Rica, March 14, 2016. More than 100 exhibiting companies and 4,000 investors from the Caribbean, North, Central and South America and Europe, will participate in the seventh version of the only regional trade fair for franchises: Expofranquicia, which will be held on 12th and 13th of May in Costa Rica with the aim of promoting the opening of new franchises in the region.

Taking part in the fair will be more than 100 franchise brands such as Posnet (Panama), Clean & Clean (Spain), La Borra del Café (Mexico), Green Clean (Mexico), Ayuda 24 (Venezuela), Crepissima (Costa Rica), and Quiznos (United States), among others.

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Franchise Event in Panama

July 2018

On July 17 and 18 representatives of international franchises from different sectors will be showcasing their business models and meeting with companies interested in acquiring their franchises.

EXPO FRANQUICIA 2018 is being organized by the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama, and will bring together more than 100 companies showcasing 70 exhibition modules from a variety of chains including restaurants , desserts, pastry shops and bakeries, air conditioning technical services, pre-school education, photography and design, manicures and pedicures, business networks, automotive service, and footwear, among others.

2016 Trade Fair Calendar in Panama

March 2016

The main business association has announced the trade fairs Expocomer, Expo Franchise, Expo Tourism, Expo Medical, Expo Furniture and Expo Logistics , to be held between March and October 2016.

From a statement issued by the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP):

Regional Franchise Fair in Panama

January 2014

The Expofranquicia Fair will be held on September 11th - 12th in Panama City.

From a press release from the Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica:

The Chambers of Commerce of the isthmus are joining forces in order to promote trade in the region.

The National Franchise Centre of the Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica is taking Expofranquicias 2014 to Panama.

More Costa Rican Franchises

February 2010

Data from the Chamber of Commerce shows that franchises of Costa Rican origin increased 40.9% in the past four years.

According to the same study, out of the 150 franchises operating in the country, 14% are of Costa Rican origin.

"... 44% of the Costa Rican franchises belong to the food sector.