The August Board Meeting of the UFRAD Franchising Association was held under the chairmanship of UFRAD President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın and hosted by UFRAD Board Member and Chairman of Bursa Kebap Evi, Cem Helvacı. During the meeting, a detailed evaluation of the association’s activities was conducted, and the processes for new memberships were discussed. Strategic steps regarding potential members were also debated. Additionally, comprehensive planning was carried out for the organization and strategies of the Franchise Istanbul Expo 2025, with an exchange of ideas on how the expo could be a more effective platform for the industry.
Following the UFRAD August Board Meeting, a Round Table Meeting was organized. During this meeting, attended by UFRAD members, expectations and goals for the year 2024 were discussed, and critical decisions were made to ensure the sustainable growth of the sector and the strengthening of brands at both national and international levels. In particular, in-depth analyses of global trends in the franchising sector and local market dynamics were conducted to develop strategies for best leveraging future opportunities.
UFRAD President Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın concluded the meeting by thanking Cem Helvacı for hosting and all members for attending, expressing his hope that the decisions made will contribute to the development of the sectors and that UFRAD brands will have a stronger presence in the global arena.