Read the AAFD’s Comment to the NLRB’s Joint Employer Criteria
We thought you would appreciate knowing that AAFD Chairman, Robert Purvin, has submitted a public comment to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regarding the AAFD’s position and recommendations for the NLRB’s criteria and standards for determining when a franchisor’s control over its franchisees would result in a finding that the franchisor is the ‘joint employer’ of the franchisee’s employees.
January Was a Great Month for Franchise Hiring in the U.S.
Franchises hired at a brisk pace in January. Did the government shutdown help boost these hiring numbers?
SAVE THE DATE – AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit Dates Announced for 2019
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2019 AAFD FRANCHISEE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND ANNUAL CONFERENCE: “PROTECTING YOUR FRANCHISE EQUITY.” Last year’s AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit and Annual Conference was a rousing success. ... Read More →
ANNOUNCING… Drum Roll, Please! AAFD Lifestyle Health Plans
After years of searching for a quality health insurance benefit for AAFD members, we are excited to announce AAFD Lifestyle Health Plans from Medova Healthcare. The AAFD’s newly endorsed health insurance plans offer full-featured, affordable health insurance options with special savings exclusively for AAFD members and affiliated chapters!
And the TQF Award goes to… AAFD Announces Total Quality Franchising Award Recipients
Don Sniegowski and Robert Zarco Take Home Top Awards of the Night
On Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018, the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers hosted the AAFD’s Total Quality Franchising Awards (TQF Awards) in the Starlight Ballroom of the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. Each year, the TQF AWARDS recognizes the men, women, and franchisee chapters that have made a positive difference in the effort toward Total Quality Franchising.And the Total Quality Franchising Award Nominees Are…
AAFD to Recognize Bluemaumau.org Founder, Don Sniegowski for Lifetime Achievement and Robert Zarco for AAFD Chairman’s Award for Distinguished Service to the Franchising Community. The Emmys are over, but the Total Quality Franchising Award nominees have just been announced! Every year the AAFD hosts the Total Quality Franchising Awards to celebrate the franchisees, associations, and suppliers who are leading the charge in the fight for fair franchising. Below, we are proud to announce this year’s nominees in each category as well as our chosen recipients for The AAFD’s Lifetime Achievement and Chairman’s Award.
Early Bird Special for AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit Extended to August 31st Sept. 15th.
In connection with the AAFD’s about to be ANNOUNCED improved Health Benefits Program and our just announced new text marketing solution from Textellent, the AAFD is pleased to extend our ... Read More →
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The AAFD Is Growing: New Chapter Support Job Opportunities
The AAFD has experienced significant growth over the last year, and it is looking to expand its chapter support department. We are seeking candidates in all continental US time zones to serve as Chapter Development and Chapter Management Coordinators. We are hopeful that our best candidates may be found or recommended from our community of members and friends.
A Franchisee Association Case Study You Must Read!
The AAFD is proud to present an inspiring case study of a franchisee association that used determination, patience, and a commitment to collaborative franchising to completely turn around its relationship with its franchisor!
