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 […]
UFRAD FEBRUARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD
The February Board of Directors Meeting of the UFRAD Franchising Association was held on February 24, 2026, at Ghalia Lounge, hosted by Board Member and Founder of CDM Financial Consultancy, Audit & Advisory, Ms. Çiğdem Makıroğlu. During the meeting, candidate membership applications submitted to the association were reviewed by the […]
UFRAD JANUARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELD HOSTED BY TUYAP
The January Board of Directors Meeting of the UFRAD Franchising Association was held at TÜYAP, hosted by TÜYAP Fuarcılık A.Ş. Chairman of the Board Mr. Bülent Ünal and General Manager Mr. İlhan Ersözlü. The main agenda item of the meeting was the preparation process for the Franchise İstanbul Expo, planned […]
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 […]
THE 7TH SERVICE EXPORT CHAMPIONS OF THE YEAR 2024 AWARD CEREMONY SHOWCASED THE SUCCESS STORIES OF UFRAD BRANDS
The 7th edition of the Service Export Champions Award Ceremony, organized by the Service Exporters’ Association (HİB), brought together leading representatives of Türkiye’s service sector. During the ceremony, members of UFRAD Franchising Association drew significant attention with the outstanding rankings they achieved in various categories. Bursa Kebap Evi, a UFRAD […]
TURKISH BRANDS’ INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTED IN GERMANY
The session titled “Franchising in Germany: Opportunities for Growth and Branding in Europe”, held as part of Franchise Expo Germany, highlighted the position and growth potential of Turkish brands in international markets. The session featured Gökhan Durmaz, CEO of Bursa Kebap Evi, and Aycan Helvacıoğlu, Co-Founder of Franchise Company, both […]
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 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 […]