Franchisee Chapter Membership Benefits & Dues
Benefits
Tax Exemption
The Internal Revenue Service has ruled that trademark specific franchisee associations are not entitled to tax exempt status under Federal tax law. However, as a Trademark chapter of the AAFD, your tax-exempt status is protected under the AAFD’s 501(c)(6) tax exemption.
Financial Management
The AAFD handles all of the financial responsibilities when it comes to running your Association. The AAFD accounting team handles all membership activity, cash management of your chapter funds, and financial reporting.
Bylaws
The AAFD will provide Templates for by-laws for your Association to adopt as their own. The purpose of the bylaws is to establish your Association’s management structure, procedures, and dispute resolution processes
Strategic Planning
Your AAFD team will work with you on building a strategy to keep members engaged, grow your membership and we will provide guidance and expertise to achieve your association goals.
Peer to Peer Networking
Network with your fellow franchise owners to solve problems and build your business. Support and promote the AAFD’s Fair Franchising Standards™ and legislative advocacy of franchisee causes.
Virtual Office
AAFD provides a central headquarters, response to email and membership inquiries, database management, and a corporate mailing address
Buying Power
The AAFD is continuously negotiating quality co-branded programs and discounts to increase the value of your membership. Our Branded Programs offer substantial savings on the products and services that can help your business thrive
Health Benefits
We are proud to offer a suite of Health Benefits to AAFD Members. You have access to multiple, comprehensive healthcare plans that offer a range of options for every budget. You can also participate in a Healthcare Savings Account and take advantage of the AAFDs Wellness Card, saving you money on prescriptions and medical visits.
Membership Dues
Annual Franchisee AAFD Membership Base Dues as low as $26.83 month!
- Your 1st year dues include a one-time $70 initiation fee
- AAFD Annual National dues (currently $310 for forming chapters and $240 for Vested* Chapters).
AAFD national dues covers your first franchise unit/location, and multi-unit operators are asked to pay $55 dues for each of your additional units/locations up to 8 additional units/locations.
You will also be assessed Chapter dues as set by your chapter Board of Directors (the default is $70). For forming AAFD Chapters, your AAFD National dues includes a $70 credit for approved, chapter-related expenses.
The Monthly AAFD’s Painless Payment option allows franchisee members to authorize equal monthly payments by ACH or Credit Card.
*Vested chapters are chapters with 50+ members or the dues equivalent.