Good Month for Franchisee Advocates: More to Come
As we franchisee advocates work towards a better and more equitable franchise industry, we may look back on September 2020 as a starting point to positive change. Yes, 2020 has ... Read More →
FTC Commissioner Chopra Discusses Franchise Issues on CNBC
Federal Trade Commission Rohit Chopra was interviewed on September 25, 2020 on CNBC. His interview is a must watch for franchisee advocates, as you hear him discuss the need for ... Read More →
Congressional Inquiry Requested of Federal Trade Commission Impacting Franchisees
This week, House of Representative members Schakowsky, Jayapal, and Scanlon sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking them to look into unfair and deceptive digital delivery practices hurting ... Read More →
FranPINIONS: Batteries Plus, Franchisor Actions Speak Louder Than Words
FranPINIONS from the AAFD by By Keith Miller, AAFD Director of Public Affairs and Principal of Franchise Advocacy
Is the FTC Listening to Franchisees? At Least One Commissioner Is
Over the years, many franchisees, franchisee advocates, and franchisee lawyers have wondered if the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is really doing anything to regulate franchising. While the International Franchise Association ... Read More →
AAFD Legislative Update – June 4, 2020
While COVID-19 has stopped a lot of legislative efforts, it has also brought in new issues, many of them being fast tracked to help deal with the current issues. Here’s ... Read More →
Franchisee Action Required – H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act
As you probably know, and has been widely reported, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Act overnight this past Friday. It will be debated ... Read More →
AAFD Legislative Introduction
I want to start by telling the AAFD membership how excited I am to be working with this organization as the Director of Public Affairs and Engagement. I thank Robert Purvin for ... Read More →
Keith Miller Testifies to Senate Subcommittee on Behalf of Franchisees
Last week, we sent out an urgent call to our membership to contact your Senators and encourage them to attend a hearing held by the US Senate Banking Subcommittee on Economic Policy. The hearing was titled, “Economic Mobility: Is the American Dream in Crisis?”
Alabama Fair Franchise Legislation Stalls
What looked like the surprise franchise legislative effort for the year quickly stalled and is now on hold until next year. State Senator Chris Elliott introduced Senate Bill 129, the Protect Alabama Small Business Act, to specifically create protections for franchise owners in the state.
