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 […]
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 MET WITH LEADING INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES AT RETAIL DAYS 2025
UFRAD Franchising Association took part in Retail Days 2025, one of the most comprehensive and prestigious events in the retail sector. Held on May 28–29, 2025, at the Haliç Congress Center in Istanbul, the event brought together UFRAD Board Members with prominent figures from the franchising world. Over the course […]
UFRAD ETHICS, ACCREDITATION AND REGULATION COMMITTEE HELD ITS FIRST MEETING
The UFRAD Ethics, Accreditation and Regulation Committee, established to promote ethical standards in the franchising sector, accredit systems, and enhance regulatory processes, held its first meeting online on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The meeting was chaired by Committee President Erol Işık and Vice President Nezif Emek. Committee members Osman F. […]
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 […]
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 […]
UFRAD WORKSHOP WAS HELD BY ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY
The Strategic Planning Workshop, organized by UFRAD Franchising Association and bringing together all stakeholders of the franchising sector, was held on December 11, 2024, at Istanbul Aydın University, hosted by the President, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın.The workshop was organized for analiyzing the existing sitatuation of the sector, developing solutions within […]
THE TURKISH WORLD ECONOMY FORUM 2024 (TDEF) WAS SUCCESSFULLY HELD IN THE CAPITAL CITY OF AZERBAIJAN, BAKU, ON MAY 2-3
This significant event, organized by the Azerbaijan Franchise Association (AFA) and the Azerbaijan Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Association (KOBSKA), was aimed at promoting economic cooperation and integration in the region. TDEF saw extensive participation from Turkish world countries such as Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Hungary, and the Turkish Republic […]
UFRAD – TÜYAP EXTENDED BOARD MEETING BY ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY
The UFRAD – TÜYAP Extended Board of Directors Meeting was held on May 16, 2023, hosted by Assoc. Dr. Mustafa AYDIN, the President of UFRAD, at Istanbul Aydın University. In addition to the evaluation of membership applications, the meeting covered the upcoming action plans and sectoral developments of the Franchise […]