At the AAFD, we have spent over 25 years pursuing Total Quality Franchising, but change doesn’t happen without people stepping up to define and implement that change. If you have been looking for a way to “step up,” and bring positive change to the field on franchising, here is your chance.
The AAFD is developing six unique task forces that focus on major issues that often divide franchisees and franchisors. We need leaders to join these taskforces to help us define the problem and develop collaborative solutions for the entire franchising community.
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The AAFD is proud to welcome a new member to our growing LegaLineSM Franchisee Network of franchise attorneys. Christopher Kellett is a principal at Carmody MacDonald P.C. in St. Louis, Missouri and specializes in commercial litigation. Kellett has a strong history of representing franchisees and supply vendors, as well as small and medium-sized businesses.
Find out more about Christopher Kellett and how he can provide legal guidance to your franchise business and/or franchisee association.

On Wednesday, June 7th, The Department of Labor made the expected announcement that the Trump administration is withdrawing the Obama era joint employer doctrine. 

This action is a mixed blessing for franchisees. On the one hand, the threat of joint employer classification has clearly negatively impacted many franchisees, including triggering the withdrawal of vital HR support by many “threatened” franchisors.

Elevate your brand with promotional products and print offerings!  The Image Group offers unique promotional and marketing products to fit any theme or budget.  We have in-house apparel decorating to create a one-of-a-kind branding message. We also offer full service print management to serve your print, packaging and direct mail needs.  Need writers or graphic designers?  We have both on staff to help you craft a campaign that is sure to elevate your brand and get you noticed!

RPost is the technology provider of RMail, an all-in-one solution for powerful email, with simple-to-use open tracking, delivery proof, email encryption, electronic signatures, large file transfer functionality and more. Powered by Registered Email™ technology, RMail provides a Registered Receipt™ record for every message sent, providing and proving important details of the correspondence. RMail works seamlessly with users’ existing email platforms, including Microsoft Outlook, Gmail, and others. Franchisees use RMail when communicating with attorneys, franchisors and vendors, to send invoices and to e-sign contracts.

On Tuesday, May 2nd, we put on our tuxes and dresses, and the AAFD rolled out the red carpet to celebrate significant achievement in the quest for great franchising at its Total Quality Franchising Awards Gala. The celebration recognized Griswold Home Care as the AAFD’s Franchisor of the Year, attorney Michael Garner for Lifetime Achievement among many other industry and association leaders. Attendees were surprised and entertained by an AAFD team cast (that included AAFD Chairman, Bob Purvin’s ‘Beatles’ impersonation) in presenting some endearing song and dance numbers. Then it was time to celebrate the AAFD’s Total Quality Franchising Awards in a beautifully set ballroom at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort and Spa.