Here at the AAFD, we only seek out the best suppliers for our Branded Partner program so we can offer our members truly excellent services and unbeatable deals. One of our most recent Branded Partners is Chosen Payments, which has teamed up with the AAFD as our Electronic Payment and Processing Program partner. We already knew this company was the real deal, and now The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) has discovered the same thing. In the spring issue of its Transaction Trends magazine, ETA will recognize Chosen Payments’ President and CEO, Jeff Brodsly as one of its “Forty Under 40.” Jeff will also be honored at the ETA’s premier TRANSACT event.
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7-Eleven Franchisees Win Big as Ninth Circuit Vacates Two Court Decisions Against Them
Two big cases on issues relating to Fair Franchising were given new life when the Ninth Circuit Court vacated the decisions against franchisees and sent them back to district court. These decisions could eventually affect your franchise! Read to learn more.
Early Bird Registration for the 2019 AAFD Leadership Summit Is Now Open!
Early bird registration is now open, so register today to save $100 per registration through June 30th. The AAFD is dedicated to “Protecting Your Franchise Equity” and invites our members and franchise association leaders to join us at the 2019 AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit and Annual Conference.
“When Private Equity Buys Your Franchisor”
A Sneak Peak at an Upcoming Program at the 2019 AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit in September
Within the last decade, private equity firms have purchased many established franchisors, and have significantly changed the landscape of franchising. Indeed, some of the most established brands have changed hands from legacy owners to private investors. This movement reflects, on the one hand, a desire of legacy owners to move on to retirement or other ventures after many years at the helm and, on the other, the fact that franchising is a good business and a good investment.
The Best Postcards: Welcomed as the AAFD’s Newest Branded Partner
The AAFD is exited to announce our newest Branded Partner, The Best Postcards, which will be powering our new and improved AAFD Printing & Direct Mail program.
The AAFD Announces Co-Chairs of Its 2019 Franchisee Leadership Summit
SAN DIEGO, APRIL 2019 – The American Association of Franchisee and Dealers (AAFD) announced that franchise owner, Stephen Rymal and franchise attorney Bryan Dillion will serve as co-chairs of the AAFD’s 2019 Franchisee Leadership Summit and Annual Conference, taking place from September 15 – 18 at the Sheraton Mesa Hotel in Mesa, Arizona.
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