Franchise Legislative Activity:  This landing page serves as a comprehensive overview of all the current legislative initiatives in which the AAFD is actively engaged.

The New NLRB Joint Employer Rule: Unpacking the Conundrum for Franchisees: Why AAFD Accreditation can eliminate the Joint Employer Threat in Franchising

Franchisee Bill of Rights: The Franchisee Bill of Rights outlines the essential principles we consider fundamental for a fair and balanced franchise system.

Franchise Guidance: Information about the FTC’s rules and regulations around purchasing and maintaining a franchise.

Franchise Rule: The Franchise Rule gives prospective purchasers of franchises the material information they need in order to weigh the risks and benefits of such an investment. The Rule requires franchisors to provide all potential franchisees with a disclosure document containing 23 specific items of information about the offered franchise, its officers, and other franchisees.

Franchises, Business Opportunities, and Investments: For companies selling franchises and business opportunities – and entrepreneurs in the market – the FTC’s Franchise Rule and Business Opportunity Rule mandate disclosures and offer buyers certain protections.

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