Was the Magna Carta the Very First Franchise Agreement?
In 1215, King John of England signed the Magna Carta, granting, for the first time, legal protections and rights to his barons and noblemen. In effect, the Magna Carta was the result of the first franchisee revolt in recorded history. That’s exactly what I suggest in a great new feature article on the AAFD published by Blue MauMau, the premiere franchise industry publication.
AAFD Announces Total Quality Franchising Award Nominations for 2017
FEB, 2017: SAN DIEGO, CA -- The American Association of Franchisee and Dealers (AAFD) has announced nominations for the AAFD Total Quality Franchising awards for 2017. Notable honorees include Griswold Home Care as AAFD’s Franchisor of the Year and nationally recognized attorney, W. Michael Garner, who will receive the AAFD Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Act fast and save. Early Bird rates Register by February 28, 2017
Don’t you just love getting a good deal? We do too, which is why we want to send out a quick reminder that early bird pricing for the AAFD’s 25th Anniversary Franchisee Leadership Summit and Annual Meeting (April 30th – May 3rd) ends on February 28th.
Tad Nikolich
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What It Means to Celebrate 25 Years of Total Quality Franchising
For 25 years, the AAFD has supported collaborative franchising cultures and promoted the concept of Total Quality Franchising. Celebrate with us as we review the reasons we founded the AAFD, look at our biggest achievements, and consider the challenges that remain.
David Silverman – Fullerton Insurance Service, Inc.
AAFD welcomes new insurance and risk management provider David Silverman from Fullerton Insurance Service, Inc. David was invited to become a trusted AAFD supplier partner after securing important Directors and Officers (D&O) coverage for the AAFD.
2017 AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit Expected to Be the Largest Ever Gathering of Franchisee Association Leaders in History
The AAFD’s “Franchisee Leadership Summit” will take place on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, California as part of the organization’s three-day annual conference and 25th anniversary celebration.
Griswold Home Care and GHCFA Jointly Announce Groundbreaking Franchise Agreements
Griswold Home Care (GHC), a company that provides non-medical at-home care services, and its independent franchisee association, the GHCFA, a chapter of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), have announced the successful negotiation of new franchise agreements that affirm a commitment to a common mission and shared guiding principles. These groundbreaking agreements, negotiated over 18 months, are now among the highest rated in franchising history, scoring above 97% conformity with the criteria set forth in the AAFD’s Fair Franchising Standards.
2017 AAFD Conference
Join our 2017 Franchisee Leadership Summit. The largest gathering of franchisee associations in the history of franchising. A major opportunity for franchisee associations to build powerful coalition to empower franchisee success for mutual benefit.
Judge’s Surprise Injunction Stalls New Overtime Rules for Employers
On November 22, Judge Mazzant of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted an injunction to block the implementation of new regulations from the Department of Labor that would have dramatically increased the number of employees eligible for overtime pay. Franchise owners are heaving a big sigh of relief, but is the fight over? Learn what happened, what it means for your business, and how the AAFD is negotiating with the Department of Labor on behalf of franchisees!
