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 →
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 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 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 →
AAFD Support of Professor Alvaro Bedoya for Commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission
AAFD has had conversations with Federal Trade Commission nominee, Professor Alvaro Bedoya. Based on those conversations we have taken the position to support his nomination as Commissioner. Our letter to ... 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 →
Congratulations to CFA for its 2021 Legal Symposium
The AAFD congratulates the Coalition of Franchisee Association’s (CFA) two-day Coalition of Franchisee Association 2021 Legal Symposium hosted in the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas early this month. The two-day ... Read More →
Just in time for open enrollment!
AAFD Health Benefits Suite includes World Class Telemedicine from Convenient Care Plus for as little as $15 per month per covered employee. Convenient Care Plus is a membership plan ... Read More →
Linda Ballesteros from “All Things Franchising”, interviews Robert Purvin, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of AAFD
In an effort to further the mission of AAFD through opportunities to discuss the organization and educate the public of the support that AAFD provides franchisees, Robert Purvin conducted an ... Read More →
Citations Ordering Recission and $4 Million in Fines by California DFPI Against Burgerim is Final
State Regulator Has Not Found Substantial Assets to Enforce Compliance The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has confirmed it has not received a hearing request on the Burgerim Citations issued on Feb. 16, 2021. ... Read More →


