STRATEGIC COOPERATION MEETING HELD BETWEEN UFRAD AND GTD
UFRAD, the leading organization in the franchising sector, held an important meeting with the Gastronomy Tourism Association (GTD) as part of its goal to strengthen collaborations in the fields of gastronomy and tourism. The meeting, hosted by GTD President Mr. Gürkan Boztepe, was attended by UFRAD Communication Director Ms. İrem […]
UFRAD JULY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD AT ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY
The July Board of Directors Meeting of UFRAD Franchising Association was held on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Istanbul Aydın University, hosted by UFRAD President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. During the meeting, the Association’s current activities were discussed in detail, along with evaluations of the ongoing work of active committees […]
UFRAD FAIR, PARTICIPANT AND SUPPLIER PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE HELD ITS JULY MEETING
The UFRAD Fair, Participant and Supplier Procurement Committee held its July meeting online. During the meeting, ongoing preparations for the Franchise Istanbul Expo 2026 were discussed. Ideas were exchanged on strategies to increase the number of participating brands, potential collaborations with industry stakeholders, and the promotion of the event at […]
UFRAD PARTICIPATED IN TÜSİAD’S GLOBAL RETAIL TRENDS MEETING
On July 11, 2025, the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD) held the launch meeting of the “Future of the Retail Market and Global Trends Report” at the TÜSİAD Headquarters in Tepebaşı, Istanbul. Representing the UFRAD Franchising Association, Vice President Mr. Osman Faik Bilge and Board Member Mr. M. Nezif […]
UFRAD EVENTS AND COLLABORATION COMMITTEE HELD ITS JULY MEETING ONLINE
The UFRAD Events and Collaboration Committee held an online meeting on July 1, 2025, to comprehensively address the topics on its agenda. During the meeting, national and international events planned for the upcoming period, new strategic collaboration opportunities, and projects aimed at increasing member engagement were discussed in detail. Committee […]
UFRAD ETHICS, ACCREDITATION AND REGULATION COMMITTEE HELD ITS JULY MEETING
The UFRAD Ethics, Accreditation and Regulation Committee held its regular meeting online on July 1, 2025. During the meeting, efforts aimed at raising ethical standards in the franchising sector, enhancing trust and transparency, and expanding accreditation processes were discussed. Committee members reviewed the current status of ongoing projects and set […]
JUNE 11 MARKS THE FIRST CELEBRATION OF WORLD FRANCHISE DAY
To emphasize the global importance of the franchise sector and to promote entrepreneurship, June 11 was celebrated worldwide for the first time as World Franchise Day. This meaningful day highlighted the contributions of the franchise system to economies, its role within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and its global growth potential. Prof. […]
UFRAD JUNE BOARD MEETING WAS HELD AT ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY
The June Board Meeting of UFRAD Franchising Association was held at Istanbul Aydın University, hosted by UFRAD President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. During the meeting, the activities of the previous term were reviewed, while new term projects, sectoral developments, and the association’s strategic roadmap were discussed in detail, with valuable […]
UFRAD CORPORATE, PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE SETS ITS STRATEGIC ROADMAP
The Corporate, Press and Public Relations Committee, established under the umbrella of UFRAD, held its first meeting on June 2, 2025. The meeting, chaired by Committee President Alpay Erüs, was attended by Osman F. Bilge, Bülent Güngör, and Özgen Kart. During the meeting, various key topics were discussed, including strengthening […]
UFRAD MEMBER ACQUISITION COMMITTEE SETS STRATEGIES FOR 2025
The UFRAD Member Acquisition and Member Relations Committee, established to increase membership and strengthen relationships with existing members in the franchise sector, held its first meeting on June 2, 2025, chaired by Committee President Kemal Yardımcı. The meeting was attended by Osman F. Bilge, Alpay Erüs, M. Nezif Emek, Süleyman […]