B2B MEETINGS AT THE UFRAD BRAND SUMMIT EXPLORE NEW BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
The B2B Meetings and Networking programme, held in the final part of the UFRAD Brand Summit and Franchise Awards 2026, brought brands and investors together for one-to-one discussions. Participants explored new investment opportunities, franchise projects, and potential partnerships. By facilitating direct contact with brand representatives, the meetings provided an opportunity […]
BRANDS CONTRIBUTING TO THE INDUSTRY HONOURED AT THE UFRAD FRANCHISE AWARDS 2026
Brands and individuals contributing to the industry’s development were honoured at the UFRAD Brand Summit and Franchise Awards 2026, organized by the UFRAD Turkish Franchise Association on September 10, 2026, at Taşyapı Şişli. At the ceremony, Komagene received the “Most Widespread Franchise Brand” award, TAB Gıda the “Largest Franchise Brand […]
“FROM SEVEN HILLS TO NINE ISLANDS” FASHION SHOW PRESENTED AT THE UFRAD BRAND SUMMIT
Alongside its business meetings, the UFRAD Brand Summit and Franchise Awards 2026 also showcased the work of young designers. Prepared by students of İstanbul Aydın University’s Fashion Design Programme, the “From Seven Hills to Nine Islands” fashion show was presented at the summit on September 10, 2026, at Taşyapı Şişli. […]
LEADERS PANEL EXPLORES THE FUTURE OF BRAND BUILDING IN TÜRKİYE
The Leaders Panel titled “Building a Brand in Türkiye: Growth, Franchising and the Future of Retail,” held as part of the UFRAD Brand Summit and Franchise Awards 2026, brought together leading industry figures on the same stage. Held on September 10, 2026, at Taşyapı Şişli, the panel was moderated by […]
VAHAP MUNYAR SHARES HIS ECONOMIC OUTLOOK WITH THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Vahap Munyar, President of the Turkish Journalists Association, delivered a keynote address titled “An Outlook on the Future of the Economy” at the UFRAD Brand Summit and Franchise Awards 2026, held on September 10, 2026, at Taşyapı Şişli. Following the opening ceremony, Munyar shared his assessment of the economic agenda […]
GROWTH AMBITIONS OF TURKISH BRANDS DISCUSSED AT THE OPENING OF THE UFRAD BRAND SUMMIT
The international positioning of Turkish brands, the importance of branding in exports, and the contribution of franchising to business growth were among the key themes at the opening ceremony of the UFRAD Brand Summit and Franchise Awards 2026. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, President of UFRAD; Özgür Volkan Ağar, Deputy Minister […]
UFRAD BRINGS TOGETHER THE BRAND AND FRANCHISE COMMUNITY IN ITS 35TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR
Organized to mark the 35th anniversary of the UFRAD Turkish Franchise Association, the UFRAD Brand Summit and Franchise Awards 2026 took place on September 10, 2026, at Taşyapı Şişli. Bringing together brand executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry representatives, the summit explored the future of branding, franchising, and retail. The event […]
UFRAD AUGUST BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD
The August Board of Directors Meeting of the UFRAD Franchising Association was held at Istanbul Aydın University, hosted by UFRAD President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. During the meeting, the Association’s upcoming activities, projects aimed at contributing to the development of the franchise sector, national and international initiatives, and planned collaborations […]
UFRAD MEMBERS SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND EXPERIENCES ON THE FUTURE OF THE FRANCHISE SECTOR
During the final session of the UFRAD Franchising Association’s July Round Table Meeting, members shared their views, recommendations, and assessments, leading to comprehensive discussions on the franchise sector’s current needs, key challenges, areas for development, and expectations for the period ahead. With the active participation of UFRAD members, the session […]
FRANCHISE ISTANBUL EXPO 2027 PREPARATIONS SHARED WITH UFRAD MEMBERS
As part of the UFRAD Franchising Association’s July Round Table Meeting, a promotional presentation was delivered on Franchise Istanbul Expo 2027, which will take place at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center from 18 to 21 March 2027. During the presentation delivered by Yeşim Ulusoy, Deputy General Manager of TÜYAP […]