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 […]
TÜRKİYE’S BRANDS EXPAND GLOBALLY THROUGH FRANCHISE EXPO GERMANY 2024
Members of UFRAD Franchising Association, representing some of Türkiye’s leading franchise brands such as Bursa Kebap Evi, Armiya Teknoloji, and Çiğköftem, participated in Franchise Expo Germany 2024, held from November 7-9 in Frankfurt. As Europe’s largest franchise fair, the event brought together thousands of brands and investors from around the […]
DIGITAL TRADE AND BRANDING DISCUSSED AT THE INTERNATIONAL RETAIL SUMMIT IN BAKU
At the International Retail Summit held in Baku, Azerbaijan, Mr. Mesut Süren, a member of UFRAD and founder of Franchising.market, moderated the panel titled “The Future of Digital Trade,” with Mr. Ali İhsan Tuğ, General Manager of Armiya Technology, as a speaker. Mr. Mesut Süren provided a comprehensive perspective on […]
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF TURKISH FRANCHISE ASSOCIATIONS HELD IN KAZAKHSTAN
The Turkish Franchise Associations International Congress was held in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, on May 22, 2024, in collaboration with the Central Asia Franchise Association and the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. As part of the congress, a roundtable meeting titled “Expectations and Opportunities for […]
UFRAD MAY BOARD MEETING WAS HELD
On Friday, May 17th, the meeting addressed developments in the franchising sector and the association’s strategies in response to these changes. Significant decisions were made regarding the association’s projects and goals for the upcoming period. The meeting included productive discussions on the current state of the sector, challenges faced, and […]
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 […]
33RD TRADITIONAL UFRAD IFTAR DINNER WAS HELD AT ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY
The traditional UFRAD Iftar Dinner, hosted by President Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın at Istanbul Aydın University T Block Social Sciences Campus on March 27, 2024, brought together the leading names of the sector. It was held with a wide participation from non-governmental organizations to educational institutions and country consulates. This […]
INVESTORS AND BRANDS GATHERED AT THE FRANCHISE ISTANBUL EXPO FAIR SUPPORTED BY UFRAD
Franchise Istanbul Expo Fair, held at TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center, opened its doors to investors on February 6, 2024 The event, the 32nd fair of UFRAD Franchising Association, was held in cooperation with TÜYAP, Türkiye’s leading fair organization company. Approximately1000 investors and international franchise associations from Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Iran […]