AAFD Applauds Passage of Pro-Franchisee Legislation in Virginia
The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) is pleased to announce that on April 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed important pro-franchisee legislation into law. The identical measures, House ... Read More →
Introducing AAFD Marketplace Advertiser
The AAFD is excited to announce our new online directory, the Marketplace Advertiser, designed to help businesses like yours connect directly with our network of franchisee members, visitors, and subscribers. ... Read More →
Track, Follow, and Act on AAFD Franchisee Legislative Activity
We are thrilled to introduce two new landing pages designed to keep you informed on all legislative actions supported by the AAFD. These pages provide a centralized resource to ... Read More →
AAFD Appoints Amy Mancuso, Chief Development Officer as Newest Trustee
The American Association of Franchisees & Dealers (AAFD) proudly announces the appointment of Amy Mancuso as its newest Trustee. Mancuso, who currently serves as the organization’s Chief Development Officer, assumes ... Read More →
AAFD 2025 Highlights & Looking Ahead to 2026
2025: A Year of Progress and Impact This past year, AAFD continued to strengthen its role as a leading voice and resource for franchisees and independent dealer associations. With ... Read More →
Congratulations to all winners of the TQF Awards 2025!
Congratulations to all winners of the TQF Awards 2025! We proudly recognize the franchisee advocate leaders and chapters who have championed the AAFD’s vision of Total Quality Franchising. Your dedication, ... Read More →
Franchisor of the Year Announced | 2025 Total Quality Franchising Awards
The AAFD is proud to announce LearningRx as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Franchisor of the Year Award, presented at the AAFD’s annual Franchisee Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. ... Read More →
The AAFD welcomes New Franchisee Associations into Membership
Increase in Franchisee Associations Demonstrates the Value in Collaboration . The AAFD is proud to announce the addition of several new franchisee associations to its growing network, further advancing the ... Read More →
Webinar Recording Available: Understanding the Franchisee Freedom Act (H.R. 4614)
The session was moderated by Keith Miller, AAFD’s Director of Public Affairs, and featured insights from Mark Dady of Dady & Gardner Law Firm. We hope this webinar provided ... Read More →
2025 Total Quality Franchising Awards Nominations Announced
One of the defining events of our yearly Franchisee Leadership Summit is the AAFD Total Quality Franchising Awards (TQF Awards). The TQF Awards allow us to showcase exceptional individuals for their outstanding contributions ... Read More →


