FRANCHISE BUSINESS MODELS AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN GERMANY WERE DISCUSSED
The webinar titled “Investment Opportunities and the Franchise Sector in Germany,” organized in collaboration with UFRAD Franchising Association, the Reliable Product Platform, and Franchise Expo Germany, was successfully held on February 26, 2025, with a large number of participants. The event attracted significant interest from investors in Turkey and Europe, […]
UFRAD FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING WAS HELD AT ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY
UFRAD Franchising Association was held its February Board Meeting on February 26, 2025, at Istanbul Aydın University, hosted by President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. During the meeting, the latest developments in the franchise sector, industry trends, and the impacts of economic fluctuations were discussed in detail. Additionally, the association’s ongoing […]
5 – 8 FEBRUARY FRANCHISE ISTANBUL EXPO UFRAD SEMINARS
As in every fair, detailed information about the Franchise system was provided to participants through various topics at the UFRAD Seminars this year. The first seminar on “The Journey of Brands Expanding Abroad” was held by Osman F. Bilge, Chairman of the Board of Franchise & More and General Secretary […]
THE FRANCHISE ISTANBUL EXPO, ORGANIZED IN COLABORATION WITH THE UFRAD AND TUYAP, HAS OPENED ITS DOORS!
The opening of the 33rd franchise fair, organized by the UFRAD Franchising Association and TÜYAP, took place at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center, with investors and franchise associations from over 60 countries, including Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Iran, India, and Saudi Arabia. In his opening speech, UFRAD President Prof. Dr. Mustafa […]
UFRAD MEMBERS GATHERED AT THE ROUNDTABLE MEETING
Following the UFRAD January Board of Directors meeting, a Roundtable Meeting was held at Hilltown AVM with the broad participation of all members. The meeting was of great importance in terms of the future of the franchise sector and strategic goals for 2025. Representatives from many leading brands that shape […]
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 […]
DECEMBER UFRAD BOARD MEETING WAS HELD IN ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY
The last Board Meeting of 2024 year was held in İstanbul Aydın University welcomed by President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. In the begining of the meeting, activities throughout 2024 were evaluated and views were exchanged on projects that contribute to the development of the franchise sector. New candidate members discussions […]
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 10TH WORLD HALAL SUMMIT WAS HELD IN ISTANBUL
The 10th World Halal Summit was held in Istanbul from November 27–30, 2024, under cover of the Presidency. The summit brought together leading figures from the halal products and services sector, providing an important platform to foster global collaborations and discuss innovative approaches in the industry. Süleyman Tarakçı, UFRAD Board […]