Buying a franchise requires a lot of research, a lot of decisions and more than a little soul searching. Take your time. Educate yourself and make sure that buying a franchise is really the best decision for your unique circumstances.
The AAFD is here to help. We are an association created to support franchise owners (and distributors) as well as those considering the purchase of a franchise. We have a lot of experience in the world of franchising and are happy to share it with those in the franchising decision process.
Below is an incredible trove of information from the AAFD to help answer a lot of your franchising questions. Our franchise resources include a concise road map to selecting a franchise, a list of AAFD-accredited franchisors, educational articles on different aspects of owning a franchise, information on your rights as a franchisee, referrals to the very best franchise attorneys and more.
Most people feel a little overwhelmed when they get started down the road to franchise ownership. This page is all about providing franchise help, franchise answers and franchise support. This information will also show you a lot of the benefits of owning a franchise and why buying a franchise can be a great career decision.
If you do decide to buy a franchise, you’ll also want to make sure that you become an AAFD Member. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting franchisees and establish strong and supportive relationships between franchisees and their franchisors. Take a look at our story, and you’ll see why you need us in your corner.
Enjoy these great franchise resources from the AAFD.
- The AAFD Info-Pak℠ for Prospective Franchisees
- The AAFD Road Map to Selecting a Franchise
- The AAFD Bookstore – Recommended books and software available from Amazon.com.
- The AAFD Useful Links – Franchise useful Links and Info on the Web
- The AAFD’s Fair Franchising Standards - The definitive guide to fair franchising practices.
- Franchisee LegaLine - The AAFD’s exclusive network of franchise counsel focused on franchisee representation.
- AAFD Accredited Franchisors - Fair Franchising Seal Recipients and AAFD Accredited Contracts support Total Quality Franchising!
- AAFD Fair Franchising Seal Recipients - A listing of franchising companies that have been accredited by the AAFD as having fair franchise agreements and excellent relations with their franchise owners.
- The Franchisee Bill of Rights
- The Eight Things to Look For in a Franchise Opportunity
- AAFD Membership!
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