Robert Purvin to Step Down as CEO; Rich Stroiney Takes the Reins
Robert Purvin, founder and original CEO of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), has announced his decision to step down as the chief executive officer. In conjunction with Purvin’s announcement, the AAFD’s Board of Trustees, chaired by Purvin, announces the promotion of Richard (Rich) Stroiney, currently the AAFD’s executive director and chief operating officer, to be the Association’s CEO. Purvin will remain actively involved with the AAFD and continue to serve as the chairman of the AAFD’s Board of Trustees and chief legal counsel.
AAFD Submits Comment to Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) thanks the Federal Trade Commission for its Request for Information, specifically the Solicitation for Public Comments on Provisions of Franchise Agreements and ... Read More →
Welcome Kim Perrotta, AAFD’s newest Supporting Member of our Speakers & Experts Panel and Delegate to the AAFD’s Franchisee Leadership Council.
The AAFD welcomes Kim Perrotta, founder and President of Worldwise Franchise Development, as our newest Supporting Member, and newest participant in our exclusive Speakers and Expert’s Bureau. With extensive experience ... Read More →
Is Franchising Fair?
The AAFD, co-hosted the session with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to address the industry’s concerns about the existing franchise model in anticipation of the FTC’s request for comment due ... Read More →
It’s time for franchisees to engage and drive the franchise industry
On April 20th, Lydia DePillis from the New York Times wrote “Franchisers, Facing Challenges to Business Model, Punch Back” – a thorough piece on the years’ long troubles franchisees have ... Read More →
AAFD Comment Letter to Federal Trade Commission on Non-Compete Rule
The AAFD submitted its support in a Comment letter to Federal Trade Commission on the proposed Non-Compete Rule, which would ban non-compete agreements in most instances. We also advocate that ... Read More →
GAO Report: Examining FTC’s Oversight of Franchising
To gain insight into the challenges franchisee owners face, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) was asked to review the FTC’s oversight of franchising. As part of this review, GAO an ... Read More →
Listening Session with Federal Trade Commission to Address the Industry’s Unfair and Imbalanced Franchise Model over Franchisees
American Association of Franchisees and Dealers Co-Hosted “Is Franchising Fair?” Listening Session with Federal Trade Commission to Address the Industry’s Unfair and Imbalanced Franchise Model over Franchisees Franchisee Testimonials ... Read More →
FTC announces Request for Information on Franchising
AAFD has been raising the red flag to the federal government and their associated agencies for since AAFD’s inception in on the inequities in the franchisor and franchisee relationship. The ... Read More →
AAFD Statement on Federal Trade Commission’s ‘Solicitation for Public Comments on Provisions of Franchise Agreements and Franchisor Business Practices’
American Association of Franchisees and Dealers Statement on Federal Trade Commission’s ‘Solicitation for Public Comments on Provisions of Franchise Agreements and Franchisor Business Practices’ Palm Desert, CA (March 14, 2023) ... Read More →
