UFRAD JUNE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD HOSTED BY NEVADA COFFEE
The June Board of Directors Meeting of the UFRAD Franchising Association was held on Tuesday, June 9, at Ercan Steakhouse, hosted by Mr. Cemal Güven, Deputy General Manager of Nevada Coffee Franchise and a member of the Association. During the meeting, ongoing activities of the Association and plans for the […]
“TURKISH-STYLE FRANCHISING” BOOK INTRODUCED AT FRANCHISE ISTANBUL EXPO 2026
The book “Turkish-Style Franchising”, authored by Osman Faik Bilge, Chairman of the Board of Franchise & More and Vice Chairman of the Board of UFRAD Franchising Association, was introduced during a special event held as part of Franchise Istanbul Expo 2026. The publication, which provides comprehensive insights into the Turkish […]
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION STRENGTHENS AT FRANCHISE ISTANBUL EXPO 2026
Franchise Istanbul Expo 2026 hosted significant international meetings and collaborations, bringing together key stakeholders from the global franchising ecosystem. On the first day of the exhibition, Mr. Murat Azamov, President of the Board of the Uzbekistan Franchise Association, presented a special gift on behalf of Uzbekistan to Prof. Dr. Mustafa […]
FRANCHISE ISTANBUL EXPO, ORGANIZED IN COLLABORATION WITH UFRAD FRANCHISING ASSOCIATION AND TÜYAP, OPENED ITS DOORS FOR THE 34TH TIME
Franchise Istanbul Expo, held between April 16–19, 2026, at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center, opened its doors with strong participation from investors, brand representatives, and franchise associations from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, as well as Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Organized in collaboration with UFRAD Franchising Association and TÜYAP, […]
UFRAD’S 35TH TRADITIONAL IFTAR PROGRAM HELD
The traditional iftar program of the UFRAD Franchising Association was held this year with strong participation. Hosted by UFRAD President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, the 35th Traditional UFRAD Iftar Program, organized at Istanbul Aydın University T Block Social Sciences Campus, brought together prominent representatives of the franchising sector. In addition […]
UFRAD AND TÜYAP TEAMS MEET FOR FRANCHISE ISTANBUL EXPO PREPARATIONS
UFRAD Franchising Association came together with the TÜYAP team as part of the preparations for the Franchise Istanbul Expo, which will be held on April 16–19, 2026. During the meeting, the organization process of the fair, participating brands, investor relations, and international promotion activities were comprehensively evaluated. As in previous […]
GÖNÜL KAHVESİ RECEIVES WORLD QUALITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN DUBAI
Gönül Kahvesi, a member of the UFRAD Board of Directors, was awarded the prestigious World Quality Achievement Award at the ESQR – Quality Achievements Award 2025, held in Dubai. The award was presented in recognition of the brand’s performance in service quality, brand standardization, and customer experience. This achievement highlights […]
DOUBLE SUCCESS FOR UFRAD MEMBERS AT THE SHOPPING ECONOMY SUMMIT
Held on December 9, 2025, the Shopping Economy Summit brought together leading representatives of the retail and branded chain sectors, while also highlighting the achievements of UFRAD members within their respective industries. Within the scope of the summit, brands operating under the UFRAD umbrella were honored with prestigious awards in […]
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 […]