By joining the AAFD you are making your voice heard in support our vision of Total Quality Franchising . . PLUS you have access to a broad range of member services designed to improve your business, provide legal and financial support, and boost your bottom line. The AAFD is the preeminent gateway for information, products, services and support for anyone interested in franchising and dealership businesses. The AAFD offers several membership types to address specific needs–choose the membership that is right for your business and enjoy all the benefits starting today!
Franchise Chapter Membership
Start or Join a franchisee association for your franchise system by participating in an AAFD Trademark Chapter.
- Voting Membership
- Exclusive Trademark Chapter Membership
- FREE Legal Consultation
- Members Only advertising in the AAFD Marketplace!
- FREE subscription to Franchise Times Magazine -- Franchisees Members only
- Exclusive email updates from the Franchisee Voice™ Blog
- Periodic Member Alerts
- Access the AAFD Member Guide & Services Directory Online
- Discounts and Special Member Pricing for products and services
- FREE AAFD Meeting Call and Webinar conference bridges
Associate
Ideal for prospective franchisees, and existing franchisees who are not participating in an AAFD Chapter for your franchise system.
- New in 2013! FREE AAFD's Franchise Evaluation Tool
- Free Legal Consultation
- Members Only advertising in the AAFD Marketplace!
- FREE Digital copy of the AAFD Road Map to Selecting a Franchise
- Exclusive email updates from the Franchisee Voice™ Blog
- Periodic Member Alerts
- Access the AAFD Member Guide & Services Directory Online
- Discounts and Special Member Pricing for products and services
- FREE AAFD Meeting Call and Webinar conference bridges
Existing Franchise Associations*
Participate in the AAFD’s Trade Association Council, and provide low cost AAFD affiliate membership for your association’s members.
- Voting Rights
- Affiliated Chapter Status
- FREE Legal Consultation
- Members Only advertising in the AAFD Marketplace!
- Steep discounts extended to your members to become AAFD Affiliate Members!
- Exclusive email updates from the Franchisee Voice™ Blog
- Periodic Member Alerts
- Access the AAFD Member Guide & Services Directory Online
- Discounts and Special Member Pricing for products and services
- FREE AAFD Meeting Call and Webinar conference bridges
Affiliate*
Members of independent associations that are affiliated with the AAFD or employees of AAFD members.
- Non-Voting
- Exclusive AAFD Trademark Chapter membership
- FREE Legal Consultations
- Members Only advertising in the AAFD Marketplace!
- Exclusive email updates from the Franchisee Voice™ Blog
- Periodic Member Alerts
- Access the AAFD Member Guide & Services Directory Online
- Discounts and Special Member Pricing for products and services
- FREE AAFD Meeting Call and Webinar conference bridges