UFRAD EVALUATES CURRENT SECTOR DYNAMICS THROUGH MEMBER VISITS
UFRAD Franchise Association continues to assess the current landscape of the sector, the needs of member brands, and recent developments through a series of member visits conducted in recent weeks. During these visits, led by the Board of Directors, comprehensive discussions were held with members on franchisee–franchisor relations, branding processes, […]
WFC MEMBER COUNTRIES GATHERED IN JAKARTA
The second day of the World Franchise Council (WFC) meetings was held in Jakarta with the participation of 24 countries directly, and a total of 42 full members including proxies. Over the course of two days, strategic topics shaping the global franchising ecosystem were discussed in depth. The meetings addressed […]
UFRAD REPRESENTED TÜRKİYE AT THE ASIA PACIFIC FRANCHISE CONFEDERATION (APFC) MEETING
The Asia Pacific Franchise Confederation (APFC) meeting was held this year in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, with the participation of 11 member countries. At the meeting, UFRAD Board Member Mr. Gürkan Donat represented both Türkiye and the UFRAD Franchising Association. This important gathering brought together franchise associations from across […]
UFRAD OCTOBER ROUND TABLE MEETING HELD
The UFRAD Franchising Association held its October Round Table Meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, hosted by the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK), of which UFRAD is a Founding Member. The meeting, which saw strong participation from members, featured presentations from the seven UFRAD committee chairs, who shared updates on […]
UFRAD OCTOBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HOSTED BY DEIK
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the UFRAD Franchising Association’s October Board of Directors Meeting was held under the auspices of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK), of which UFRAD is a Founding Member. During the meeting, activities aimed at enhancing Turkey’s branding power, new membership applications, and plans for the […]
GASTROSHOW 2025 HIGHLIGHTED THE GLOBAL STRENGTH OF TURKISH CUISINE
Held on October 6, 2025, in Istanbul, GastroShow 2025 brought together leading figures from the gastronomy sector, serving as an important platform where gastronomy met health, culture, and branding. The event featured significant discussions on the international positioning of Turkish cuisine. Speaking at the event, UFRAD Franchising Association President Prof. […]
UFRAD ETHICS, ACCREDİTATİON AND REGULATION COMMITTEE HELD ITS OCTOBER MEETING
The UFRAD Franchising Association’s Ethics, Accreditation and Regulation Committee convened for its October meeting. During the session, the committee reviewed ongoing activities and exchanged views on future plans and potential new areas of work aimed at strengthening ethical principles, enhancing accreditation processes, and improving regulatory frameworks within the franchising sector. […]
FEED THE FUTURE AWARD PRESENTED TO UFRAD BOARD MEMBERS
At the prestigious Feed the Future Awards, one of the most respected events in the food and agriculture sector, UFRAD Board Members were honored with awards. Organized for the 4th time this year by the Reliable Product Platform, the Feed the Future Awards brought together leading representatives of the sector. […]
UFRAD HELD ITS SEPTEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
UFRAD Franchising Association held its September Board of Directors meeting with the hospitality of Mr. Bülent Bülbüloğlu, Chairman of the Board at Cettia Hotel. During the meeting, the activities carried out by the association to date were reviewed, while upcoming events and membership processes were also discussed. In addition, preparations […]
AUGUST BOARD MEETING HOSTED BY NALIA KARADENİZ MUTFAĞI
The August Board of Directors Meeting of UFRAD Franchising Association was held on Thursday, August 28, hosted by our Board Member Mr. Süleyman Tarakçı at Nalia Karadeniz Mutfağı. The meeting was also attended by our member and Founder of Simit Sarayı, Mr. Haluk Okutur. The agenda included a review of […]