The journey of Özcanlar Köfte, one of Thrace’s well-established culinary brands, from a local business to a nationally recognized name takes center stage at Franchise Market Talks. Mestan Özcan, Chairman of the Board of Özcanlar Köfte, will represent the brand’s growth journey, joined by Bora Tanrıkulu and Dr. Ulduz Azad, Founding Partners and Senior Consultants at Lexorpartners Management Consultancy. Moderated by Bora Tanrıkulu, the panel will bring together valuable perspectives on branding, corporate development, and the franchise ecosystem.

Taking place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at the Yenikapı Eurasia Exhibition Center in Istanbul, Franchise Market Talks – The Ecosystem’s Stage of Ideas will be held alongside the Bayim Olur musun? – Be My Franchise Expo. Bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals, this special session offers an opportunity to explore the brand-building journey of Özcanlar Köfte, gain fresh perspectives, and draw inspiration from real-world business experiences.