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 […]
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 […]
OUR BRANDS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AT “FRANCHISING IN GERMANY” PANEL
On the second day of Franchise Expo Germany 2024, Ali İhsan Tuğ, General Manager of Armiya Teknoloji, and Ahmet Güner, Chairman of Çiğköftem, represented UFRAD members as speakers in a panel titled “Franchising in Germany.” These seasoned industry leaders provided attendees with an overview of Germany’s franchise market and offered […]
STRATEGIC COOPERATION BETWEEN UFRAD AND IFA FOR THE FRANCHISE INDUSTRY
The online meeting was held between UFRAD and International Franchise Association (IFA). Mr. Alan Catlett CEO of IFA, Mr. Monty Moss Partnership Director of IFA and UFRAD Board Member Mr. Gürkan Donat attended the meeting. During the meeting, the status of the franchising sector in the US and Turkey after […]