UFRAD 17TH ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING HELD AT ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY
The 17th Ordinary General Assembly Meeting of the UFRAD Franchising Association was held at Istanbul Aydın University, hosted by the university and attended by a wide representation of association members. Leading figures from the sector came together to review UFRAD’s activities for the 2023–2024 term and to share strategic objectives […]
34TH TRADITIONAL UFRAD IFTAR DINNER HELD AT ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY
The traditional iftar dinner organized annually by the UFRAD Franchising Association was held on March 27, 2025, at Istanbul Aydın University’s T Block Social Sciences Campus, hosted by UFRAD President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın.
FRANCHISE BUSINESS MODELS AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN GERMANY WERE DISCUSSED
The webinar titled “Investment Opportunities and the Franchise Sector in Germany,” organized in collaboration with UFRAD Franchising Association, the Reliable Product Platform, and Franchise Expo Germany, was successfully held on February 26, 2025, with a large number of participants. The event attracted significant interest from investors in Turkey and Europe, […]
UFRAD FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING WAS HELD AT ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY
UFRAD Franchising Association was held its February Board Meeting on February 26, 2025, at Istanbul Aydın University, hosted by President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. During the meeting, the latest developments in the franchise sector, industry trends, and the impacts of economic fluctuations were discussed in detail. Additionally, the association’s ongoing […]
5 – 8 FEBRUARY FRANCHISE ISTANBUL EXPO UFRAD SEMINARS
As in every fair, detailed information about the Franchise system was provided to participants through various topics at the UFRAD Seminars this year. The first seminar on “The Journey of Brands Expanding Abroad” was held by Osman F. Bilge, Chairman of the Board of Franchise & More and General Secretary […]
THE FRANCHISE ISTANBUL EXPO, ORGANIZED IN COLABORATION WITH THE UFRAD AND TUYAP, HAS OPENED ITS DOORS!
The opening of the 33rd franchise fair, organized by the UFRAD Franchising Association and TÜYAP, took place at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center, with investors and franchise associations from over 60 countries, including Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Iran, India, and Saudi Arabia. In his opening speech, UFRAD President Prof. Dr. Mustafa […]
UFRAD MEMBERS GATHERED AT THE ROUNDTABLE MEETING
Following the UFRAD January Board of Directors meeting, a Roundtable Meeting was held at Hilltown AVM with the broad participation of all members. The meeting was of great importance in terms of the future of the franchise sector and strategic goals for 2025. Representatives from many leading brands that shape […]
THE JANUARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WAS HOSTED BY GÖNÜL KAHVESİ
The first Board of Directors meeting of 2025 was held on January 15, 2025, at the Hilltown AVM Rily Brasserie, hosted by UFRAD Board Member and Gönül Kahvesi CEO, Mr. Kemal Yardımcı. During the meeting, the franchise sector’s performance in 2024 was evaluated, and preparations for the Franchise Istanbul Expo […]
DECEMBER UFRAD BOARD MEETING WAS HELD IN ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY
The last Board Meeting of 2024 year was held in İstanbul Aydın University welcomed by President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. In the begining of the meeting, activities throughout 2024 were evaluated and views were exchanged on projects that contribute to the development of the franchise sector. New candidate members discussions […]
UFRAD WORKSHOP TO PRESENT A 5-YEAR STRATEGIC REPORT ON THE FRANCHISING SECTOR
The UFRAD Workshop was organized with the participation of all sector representatives, academics and experts with seven tables and seven different topics. As a result of the data and discussions during the workshop, the foundations of the 5-year UFRAD Strategy Plan, which aims to meet the needs of the franchising […]