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AAFD Brings the Franchisee Voice to the ABA Forum on Franchising
The AAFD recently took part in the American Bar Association’s 49th Annual Forum on Franchising in Toronto, which brought together franchise attorneys, franchisors, and industry leaders from around the world. ... Read More →
AAFD Welcomes Nine New Franchisee Chapters into Membership in 2026 / Q3
ENFIELD, CT — September 2026. During the third quarter of the year, the AAFD was proud to welcome nine new franchisee chapters into our growing network—an exciting sign that more ... Read More →
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AAFD Welcomes Seven New Franchisee Chapters into Membership in 2026 / Q1
ENFIELD, CT – April 2026. During the first quarter of the year, the AAFD was proud to welcome seven new franchisee chapters into our growing network—an exciting sign that more franchisees across ... Read More →
AAFD Applauds Passage of Pro-Franchisee Legislation in Virginia
The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) is pleased to announce that on April 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed important pro-franchisee legislation into law. The identical measures, House ... Read More →
Introducing AAFD Marketplace Advertiser
The AAFD is excited to announce our new online directory, the Marketplace Advertiser, designed to help businesses like yours connect directly with our network of franchisee members, visitors, and subscribers. ... Read More →
Track, Follow, and Act on AAFD Franchisee Legislative Activity
We are thrilled to introduce two new landing pages designed to keep you informed on all legislative actions supported by the AAFD. These pages provide a centralized resource to ... Read More →
AAFD Appoints Amy Mancuso, Chief Development Officer as Newest Trustee
The American Association of Franchisees & Dealers (AAFD) proudly announces the appointment of Amy Mancuso as its newest Trustee. Mancuso, who currently serves as the organization’s Chief Development Officer, assumes ... Read More →
AAFD 2025 Highlights & Looking Ahead to 2026
2025: A Year of Progress and Impact This past year, AAFD continued to strengthen its role as a leading voice and resource for franchisees and independent dealer associations. With ... Read More →
Congratulations to all winners of the TQF Awards 2025!
Congratulations to all winners of the TQF Awards 2025! We proudly recognize the franchisee advocate leaders and chapters who have championed the AAFD’s vision of Total Quality Franchising. Your dedication, ... Read More →
Franchisor of the Year Announced | 2025 Total Quality Franchising Awards
The AAFD is proud to announce LearningRx as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Franchisor of the Year Award, presented at the AAFD’s annual Franchisee Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. ... Read More →
The AAFD welcomes New Franchisee Associations into Membership
Increase in Franchisee Associations Demonstrates the Value in Collaboration . The AAFD is proud to announce the addition of several new franchisee associations to its growing network, further advancing the ... Read More →
Webinar Recording Available: Understanding the Franchisee Freedom Act (H.R. 4614)
The session was moderated by Keith Miller, AAFD’s Director of Public Affairs, and featured insights from Mark Dady of Dady & Gardner Law Firm. We hope this webinar provided ... Read More →
2025 Total Quality Franchising Awards Nominations Announced
One of the defining events of our yearly Franchisee Leadership Summit is the AAFD Total Quality Franchising Awards (TQF Awards). The TQF Awards allow us to showcase exceptional individuals for their outstanding contributions ... Read More →
Announcing the 2025 Franchisee Leadership Summit
Empowering Franchisee Voices. Strengthening Franchisee Rights. The American Association of Franchisees & Dealers (AAFD) and the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) are proud to announce the Franchisee Leadership Summit, a ... Read More →
AAFD Welcomes Six New Franchisee Chapters in Q1, with nearly Seventy Franchise Associations Represented
Increase in Franchisee Associations Demonstrates the Value in Collaboration ENFIELD, CT – APRIL 10, 2025– The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) is proud to announce the addition of ... Read More →
AAFD Announces the 2025 AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit
We are excited to announce the Annual AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit is coming soon! Mark your calendar and save the date for this must-attend event, taking place on October 26-29, ... Read More →
Stay Informed with AAFD TV
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of AAFD TV, a free monthly streaming platform dedicated to keeping our members and subscribers informed on all things franchising—real-time updates, expert ... Read More →
2025 Franchise Legislative Activity Update
The following is a detailed summary of all current legislative activity impacting franchising that the AAFD has been actively involved in to date, highlighting key initiatives and efforts undertaken to ... Read More →
2024 Year in Review: Advancing Franchise Protections for the Largest Investor Class – Franchisees
January: California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation clarifies that franchisors cannot charge franchisees fees that were not disclosed. (Link, Note: you must scroll down to the last question ... Read More →
Payment Card Settlement Deadline Extended to August 2024
The deadline for submitting a claim in the Payment Card Settlement has been extended to August 30, 2024. This landmark antitrust class-action settlement, the largest in history, allocates approximately $6 ... Read More →
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