Prospective franchisee warning. Learn how franchisors act, not just what they say. My warning today is on Batteries Plus, LLC and their actions towards their franchisees as this pandemic continues.
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New AAFD.org Website Coming Soon!
We are excited to announce the roll out of Phase 1 of the AAFD’s new and improved website, scheduled to go live by the end of September 2020.
Is the FTC Listening to Franchisees? At Least One Commissioner Is
Over the years, many franchisees, franchisee advocates, and franchisee lawyers have wondered if the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is really doing anything to regulate franchising. While the International Franchise Association states there are 733,000 franchised outlets in the United States, the FTC assigns less than one person to the task of overseeing franchising.
AAFD Franchisee Leadership Council Moving Forward
The AAFD Franchisee Leadership Council (FLC), also known as the AAFD House of Delegates, is the AAFD’s legislative body charged with setting the political and action agenda of the Association. On July 31, 2020, the AAFD conducted its quarterly Franchisee Leadership Council meeting, led by our newly elected Co-Chairs, Stephen Rymal of Griswold Home Care and Richard Stroiney of BNI.
Thirty8 Degrees Earns AAFD Purchasing Group Endorsement for Thermal Guard Temperature Screeners
The AAFD is pleased to announce thatThirty8 Degrees’ exclusive and proprietary Thermal Guard Temperature Screeners have received the unanimous endorsement of the AAFD Purchasing Group.
AAFD Comments on Additional Covid-19 Relief
The AAFD has issued the following statement to Congressional leaders in support of a second round of economic stimulus to protect franchised businesses in the United States.
