The January Board of Directors Meeting of the UFRAD Franchising Association was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın and hosted by Bülent Ünal, Chairman of the Board of TUYAP Fair Organization Inc. and İlhan Ersözlü, General Manager.
During the meeting, the preparation process of the Franchise Istanbul Expo—planned to be held on 16–19 April 2026 with strong international interest and high-level participation—was discussed in all its aspects. It was emphasized that the event is one of the most important gatherings shaping the sector, carrying brands onto the global stage, and serving as a key meeting point of the franchising ecosystem.
