We are proud to share the highlights of our participation at Brend Forum 2026, one of the region’s leading events dedicated to branding, franchising, innovation, and business development, organized by Poslovni FM.
Over the course of two inspiring days, our team had the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, franchise professionals, and brand experts from across the region. The conference brought together distinguished representatives of national franchise associations from Portugal, Brazil, Romania, Slovenia, France, and Croatia, as well as Cristina Maria De Matos, President of the World Franchise Council, further highlighting the international significance of the event and providing an excellent platform for exchanging knowledge, experiences, and best practices within the global franchising community.
A special highlight of this year's event was the gala evening, where we were honored at the Franchise Brand Leader Awards with the prestigious Best Croatian Export Franchise award for 2025.
This recognition reflects the strength of our international franchise network, the success of our expansion across global markets, and our ongoing commitment to developing a strong and sustainable franchise system. Receiving this award is a testament to the hard work, passion, and professionalism of our entire team, as well as the dedication of our franchise partners whose contribution is essential to our continued growth and success.
The second day of the conference featured the Brand Story panel, where Tomislava Ravlić, Business Development Director at CARWIZ International, presented the CARWIZ brand journey and shared insights into the company’s development, international growth, and franchise success (check out the statement here). Reflecting on the values and vision that continue to drive the brand forward, she emphasized that the brand was built on 20 years of car rental expertise and accelerated by the pandemic to achieve remarkable growth across diverse markets and partnerships. „Guided by experience, knowing when to innovate, when to adapt, and when to walk away, the business is now advancing into its next phase with digital, paperless mobility solutions.“
As we conclude another successful edition of Brend Forum, we return inspired, motivated, and focused on the future. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to making this event such a memorable experience and congratulate all participants and award recipients.
Most importantly, we would like to thank our franchise partners around the world whose trust, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit play a vital role in our shared success. Together, we look forward to continuing our journey and creating new success stories in markets across the globe.
