A 3 1/2 minute video introduction to the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, our vision of Total Quality Franchising, and our support for strong and effective franchisee associations. Let the AAFD help empower your success as an owner of a franchised business.

The American Association of franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) is proud to celebrate 20 years of fighting to establish and protect the rights of franchisees. Since our formal establishment on May 1, 1992, the AAFD has worked to advocate for franchisee rights and to build collaborative franchise cultures that respect the important interests of both franchisors and...

As we reported earlier this month, proposed legislation has been introduced in the California State Assembly that would dramatically change the landscape of franchising in California and perhaps set a strong precedent elsewhere. The legislation addresses issues that have been long festering with franchisees and franchisee advocates. If passed, the new law would...

Proposed legislation has been introduced in the California State Assembly that would dramatically change the landscape of franchising in that state and perhaps set a strong precedent elsewhere. The legislation addresses issues that have been long festering with franchisees and franchisee advocates. If passed, the new law would provide significant protections for...