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.
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 →
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 →
AAFD Addresses Non-Compete Clauses with the Federal Trade Commission
Current Non-Compete Clauses Hurt Franchisees While Only Benefiting the Bottom Line of Franchisors Palm Desert, CA (February 17, 2023) – The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, a national trade ... 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 →
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 →
AAFD to Honor Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Franchisee Growth Strategist April Porter For Service to the Franchising Community
Recipients to be Honored at Total Quality Franchising Awards Ceremony on September 13th (Palm Desert, CA,) July 27, 2022 - American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), a national trade ... Read More →
AAFD announces 2022 TQF Lifetime Achievement Award to Ron Gardner and the Robert L. Purvin Legacy Award to Keith Miller
Recipients to be Honored at AAFD Total Quality Franchising Awards Gala (Palm Desert, CA,) July 25, 2022 - American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), a national trade association advocating ... Read More →
AAFD Announces a New Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer
Richard Stroiney to lead and expand the organization and its operations (Palm Desert, CA,) June 21, 2022 - American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), a national trade association advocating ... Read More →
AAFD Announces new dates for its annual Franchisee Leadership Summit
AAFD to Celebrate Its 30 Year Anniversary During Summit Dates on September 10th – 13th in Arizona (Palm Desert, CA,) June 20, 2022 - American Association of Franchisees and Dealers ... Read More →
