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Join the AFFD today, and get access to a broad range of member services designed to help franchisees build market power, create legislative support...

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Form a Franchisee Association through the AAFD

AAFD can help build a chapter for your franchise system and can provide management and support services for internal chapters, as well as Independent...

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Member purchasing power is a fundamental focus of membership. The AAFD is continuously negotiating quality programs and discounts to increase the...

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The AAFD Resources for Franchise Buyers

The AAFD has many resources and services to assist your efforts at evaluating franchising and selecting a franchise opportunity that’s right for...

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AAFD Story Video

AAFD Story Video

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.

Celebrating 20 Years Of Giving Franchise Owners A Voice

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...

AAFD Endorses California Fair Franchising Legislation “Level Playing Field for Small Businesses Act of 2012”

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...

California Legislator Seeks a Level Playing Field in Franchising

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...