Take Action! Urge Congress to Publish SBA Loan Data
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced S.2162 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2162/text), also referred to as the SBA Franchise Loan Disclosure Act. This legislation simply requires the Small Business Administration to publish SBA loan ... Read More →
Urge Congress to Support the Franchisee Freedom Act!
On February 1, 2022, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-9) introduced H.R.6551, the Franchisee Freedom Act. This legislation simply gives franchisees a private right of action against franchisors that violate the Federal ... Read More →
United States Senate Committee on Small Business Hearing on Franchising
On March 16, 2022, the United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a hearing on Small Business Franchising: An Overview of the Industry, SBA’s Role, and Legislative ... Read More →
The Federal Trade Commission Hears Your Voice!
The Federal Trade Commission held an Open Meeting on November 18, 2021. During that meeting, both Robert Purvin, AAFD Chairman, and Keith Miller, AAFD Director of Public Affairs & Engagement ... Read More →
FTC Acting on Franchise Issues
Last week may be viewed as a monumental week as we are starting to see the new majority at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), led by Chair Lina Khan, take an interest in franchise issues, specifically protecting franchisees. Besides Khan, Commissioners Rohit Chopra (who was a guest speaker at the AAFD Conference in June) and Rebecca Slaughter have taken an interest in franchise issues.
Fair Franchising Legislation – Its Time for OUR Voices to be Heard!
Attention Current and Past Franchisees: Never before have we had an opportunity like this. Both Congress and the Federal Trade Commission are taking a hard look at the franchise ... Read More →
USA Senator Catherine Cortez Masto released a comprehensive report on franchising
Today, April 13, 2021, United States Senator Catherine Cortez Masto released a comprehensive report on franchising. Two franchise brands that are supported by AAFD chapters are highlighted in the ... Read More →
Oregon Introduces Fair Franchising Legislation
Last week, Oregon Representative Janelle Bynum introduced House Bill 2946 in the Oregon State House. Rep. Bynum is also a McDonald’s franchisee. This comprehensive bill will address many franchisee issues ... Read More →
FTC Franchise Rule Comments – Important Franchisee Action Required
The Federal Trade Commission is currently reviewing its Franchise Rule, which requires presale disclosure of material information regarding the offering to prospective franchisees in the form of the Franchise ... Read More →
AAFD Joins 100 Trade Associations Urging Congress to Pass a New Economic Stimulus Bill
The AAFD has joined with almost 100 trade associations in urging Congress to pass new stimulus legislation to support US small businesses to survive the Coronavirus pandemic. We have linked ... Read More →
