UFRAD ACADEMY SEMINARS CONTINUED TO SHAPE THE FRANCHISING INDUSTRY AT FRANCHISE ISTANBUL EXPO 2026
Traditionally organized by UFRAD Franchising Association, the UFRAD Academy Seminars brought together industry professionals, investors, academics, and leading representatives of the business community during Franchise Istanbul Expo 2026. Held between April 16–19, 2026, the seminars featured expert discussions on a wide range of topics, including the latest developments in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 17TH ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING HELD AT ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY
The 17th Ordinary General Assembly Meeting of the UFRAD Franchising Association was held at Istanbul Aydın University, hosted by the university and attended by a wide representation of association members. Leading figures from the sector came together to review UFRAD’s activities for the 2023–2024 term and to share strategic objectives […]
AUGUST UFRAD ROUND TABLE MEETING HOSTED BY BURSA KEBAP EVİ
The UFRAD Franchising Association held its August round table meeting at the Bursa Kebap Evi in Maslak 1453, hosted by Board Member and Chairman of Bursa Kebap Evi, Mr. Cem Helvacı. The meeting saw strong participation from UFRAD members. The agenda focused on expectations and goals for 2024, with significant […]