Summit Speaker Spotlight – Legislative & Regulatory Updates: What Franchisees Need to Know
We're thrilled to announce that our very own Public Affairs and AAFD Trustee, Keith Miller, will be a speaker at the 2025 Franchisee Leadership Summit! Keith has been a passionate ... Read More →
Speaker Spotlight: Marketing & Sales Growth Strategies: Sell More. Market Smarter. Grow Faster.
Presented by Cory Mosley, CSP Business Growth Strategist & Author of “Positioned For Growth” Tired of hearing “just follow the brand playbook” while your territory stalls? It’s time for real-world ... Read More →
Speaker Spotlight: Navigating New Franchise Agreement Provisions in a Competitive Marketplace with Robert Zarco
Session Overview: As the franchising landscape evolves, so do the terms, conditions and complexities found in franchise agreements. With increasing competition and regulatory scrutiny, both franchisors and franchisees are reevaluating ... Read More →
Speaker Spotlight: The Art & Science of Site Selection & Leasing with Dan O’Connell
Session Overview: This session is designed for franchisees at every stage of the leasing journey—from mobile operators to those with existing leased spaces, or those just beginning the site selection ... Read More →
Speaker Spotlight: Leveraging AI and Automation in the Franchised Business Environment
Session Summary: Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming how businesses operate—and franchising is no exception. This session will explore how franchise systems can strategically adopt AI-driven tools and automated processes ... Read More →
Sneak Peek: 2025 AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit in partnership with the AAFD & CFA
We’re excited to give you an exclusive sneak peek into this year’s AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit, taking place October 27–29, 2025, at the Hilton in Washington, D.C. This year’s Summit ... Read More →
Why attending the 2025 Leadership Franchisee Summit matters for your business
The challenges that franchisee owners face are real—and growing. Whether it’s navigating increasingly complex franchise agreements, protecting your bottom line, or ensuring your voice is heard at the state ... Read More →
Announcing the 2025 Franchisee Leadership Summit
Empowering Franchisee Voices. Strengthening Franchisee Rights. The American Association of Franchisees & Dealers (AAFD) and the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) are proud to announce the Franchisee Leadership Summit, a ... Read More →
2024 AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit Survey Results
We are pleased to share the Franchisee Leadership Summit survey results that we recently conducted. Your participation was invaluable in providing us with insightful feedback about our speakers, content, and ... Read More →
A Message from AAFD Trustees
We are looking forward to your participation at the 2024 AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit. In a national climate in which the very concept of collaboration seems to be vanishing from ... Read More →
