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, the Federal Trade Commission’s Request for Information comment period ends. You only have until the end of the day on June 8, 2023 to submit your comments. We have sent out multiple reminders for this and are making a final plea to have your voice heard – for those that already submitted, we appreciate your efforts and voice…thank you! This is truly the opportunity of a lifetime where we have the ability to make meaningful changes in how the FTC oversees the franchise business model. If you have questions, reach out to your chapter coordinator or contact us here: support@aafd.org
The second item follows up on having our voices heard in Washington, DC. The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) is having its annual trip to our Capitol on June 20-21, 2023. Meetings will be set up with your member of Congress and there will be numerous speakers, including representation from the FTC and SBA. The trip ends with a Congressional Reception on the evening of June 21. For more details, look here. A special discount is being given to AAFD members. Please contact us here: support@aafd.org for the code.
Sincerely,
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Keith is the AAFD preeminent voice for political action in support of franchisee rights at both the Federal and State level. Keith has been an active leader and voice for franchisee causes over the past twenty plus years, with a growing track record of bringing franchisee friendly legislation introduced and adopted throughout the USA. Keith is also a multi-unit Subway franchisee, and understands the challenges and opportunities that come with being in business for oneself. He is passionate about protecting the interests of franchisee business owners, and will work tirelessly to ensure that they are treated fairly under the law.
Robert Purvin is the Chairman and CEO of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, a national non-profit trade association that is dedicated to supporting and protecting the rights of franchise owners.
The AAFD's mission is to define, identify and promote Total Quality Franchising practices, and the AAFD supports is mission by:
Promoting strong and effective independent franchisee associations as affiliated chapters of the AAFD.
The development of the AAFD's Fair Franchising Standards, the most comprehenisve body of negotiated principles of recommended franchise practices in existence.
The advocacy of fair and balanced franchise agreements and relationships that respect the legitimate business interests of both franchisors and franchisees for the good of the franchise relationship.
The education of franchisees and prospective franchisees by the development and publication of the AAFD Fair Franchising Standards and the promotion of the AAFD Franchisee Bill of Rights.