PART 2: Top Concerns Raised by Franchisees – FTC Spotlight Issues 7 to 12
Part 2 of 2 articles In this article, we will explore the remaining six issues (7 to12) outlined in the FTC’s Spotlight report, which is based on the 2023 ... Read More →
PART 1: Top Concerns Raised by Franchisees – FTC Spotlight Issues 1 to 6
Part 1 of 2 articles In response to the FTC staff's 2023 Request for Information (RFI), the Commission gathered 5,291 comments, of which 2,216 were made publicly available. The majority ... Read More →
AAFD White Paper Series: The New NLRB Joint Employer Rule—Unpacking the Conundrum for Franchisees: Why AAFD Accreditation can eliminate the Joint Employer Threat in Franchising
We are pleased to link the AAFD’s new White Paper on the Association’s position with respect to the NLRB’s revised Joint Employer Rule that will be going into effect on March 11, 2024. ... Read More →
Keith Miller on KNX radio
Tune in to Keith Miller, AAFD Director of Public Affairs, as he takes the airwaves on KNX News 97.1 FM radio. The topic of discussion? California's decision to raise minimum ... Read More →
The Importance of Coaching for Franchise Owners
Richard Stroiney Interview with Vetted Biz Richard Stroiney, the new CEO of the American Association of Franchisees & Dealers, speaks candidly with Patrick Findaro of Vetted Biz, on the ... Read More →
AAFD Expands its Senior Management with New Executive Role
Amy Mancuso to Lead Member Growth as Chief Development Officer and Executive Director Palm Desert, CA (December 8, 2023) - The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) is delighted ... Read More →
Letter from the Chair: Success Through Collaboration
In 2022, the AAFD celebrated its 30th Anniversary, themed "It's Our Time: Partner for Success". This event highlighted our efforts to drive the franchising cause forward by working closely with ... Read More →
Message from Trustees
Dear AAFD Member, As the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers Trustees (AAFD), we wanted to write directly to you to highlight a couple of important issues. First, this week, ... Read More →
AAFD Comment Letter to Federal Trade Commission on Non-Compete Rule
The AAFD submitted its support in a Comment letter to Federal Trade Commission on the proposed Non-Compete Rule, which would ban non-compete agreements in most instances. We also advocate that ... Read More →
FTC announces Request for Information on Franchising
AAFD has been raising the red flag to the federal government and their associated agencies for since AAFD’s inception in on the inequities in the franchisor and franchisee relationship. The ... Read More →
