2025 Franchise Legislative Activity Update
The following is a detailed summary of all current legislative activity impacting franchising that the AAFD has been actively involved in to date, highlighting key initiatives and efforts undertaken to ... Read More →
2024 Year in Review: Advancing Franchise Protections for the Largest Investor Class – Franchisees
January: California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation clarifies that franchisors cannot charge franchisees fees that were not disclosed. (Link, Note: you must scroll down to the last question ... Read More →
Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Empower Franchise Owners
Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Ranking Member of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, reintroduced the Franchisee Freedom Act. This legislation ensures that ... Read More →
The AAFD continues to push the FTC for transparency & accountability
FTC Request for Information Executive Summary On October 23, 2024, the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) sent a letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, ... Read More →
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 →
The FTC Speaks. The Day Franchisees Have Been Waiting For
The FTC has spoken. This development marks a significant achievement for franchisee organizations, including the AAFD, and their members who have courageously responded to the FTC's Request for Information and ... Read More →
FTC Ensures Franchisees’ Complaints Are Heard and Protects Against Illegal Fees
Important news from the FTC: On July 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission and its staff took a suite of actions to address growing concern about unfair and deceptive practices ... Read More →
Legislative update: California Bill – SB919
California State Senator Tom Umberg has introduced Senate Bill 919 which would require the registration of franchise sellers. The bill would also allow franchisees to sue the franchise seller if ... Read More →
Federal judge in Texas blocks the NLRB’s revised Joint Employer Rule from taking effect
In case you missed it, on March 8 a Federal judge in Texas blocked the NLRB’s revised Joint Employer Rule from taking effect, ruling that the new standard was too ... Read More →
