AAFD Comment regarding Proposed Amendments to NLRB Joint Employer Rule
The AAFD is pleased to forward the commentary we submitted on December 6, 2022, in response to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) request to comment on proposed amendments to ... Read More →
AAFD, AAHOA and CFA, joint letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan
AAFD joined with its sister franchisee umbrella organizations, AAHOA and CFA, sending a joint letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan. The letter commented on the ongoing Franchise Rule ... Read More →
Georgia Small Business Owner Urges Legislators to Investigate Franchisor for Unfair and Deceptive Business Practices
Owning and operating a business is at the heart of entrepreneurship and the fabric of the American dream. Running a business comes with successes and risks. Unfortunately, for many who ... Read More →
You have a Voice: Our 2022 TQF Awards Winners
One of the defining events of our yearly Franchisee Leadership Summit and Conference is the AAFD Total Quality Franchising Awards (TQF Awards). The TQF Awards allow us to showcase and celebrate outstanding service ... Read More →
Patrick Findaro Co-founder of Vetted Biz interviews Shane Mericle, Cell Phone Repair Franchisee Owner
This video talks about Shane Mericle and the Cell Phone Repair Franchise and tells all about his experience as a Cell Phone Repair franchisee – from the hours he ... Read More →
AAFD Announces Four Additional Franchisee Chapters to its Current Roster of Independent Franchisee Associations
Existing Franchisee Chapters Have Also Seen a Growth PALM DESERT, October 13, 2022 – The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) announced today the formation of four new independent ... Read More →
Welcome USI, a Premier Insurance Brokerage and Consulting Firm!
We are extremely pleased to announce our newest Supporting Member: USI Insurance Services (“USI”). USI—which stands for Understand, Service, Innovate—offers a best-in-class, all-in-ONE insurance brokerage and consulting solution for clients’ ... Read More →
AAFD Announces Four Additional Franchisee Chapters to its Current Roster of More than 35 Independent Franchisee Associations
Existing Franchisee Chapters Have Also Seen a Growth PALM DESERT, AUGUST 22, 2022 – The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) announced today the formation of four new independent ... Read More →
Video interview with Robert Purvin, author of “The Franchise Fraud,” and Patrick Findaro Co-founder of Vetted Biz.
A must watch. --- In this interview with Robert Purvin, author of "The Franchise Fraud: How To Protect Yourself Before And After You Invest" Purvin discusses what makes a franchise ... Read More →
AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit Postponed Due to Hotel Staffing Issues
Dear AAFD Chapter Delegates, Members and Supporters, The AAFD has made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone our 30th Anniversary Franchisee Leadership Summit. We are working with our conference ... Read More →


