The deadline for submitting a claim in the Payment Card Settlement has been extended to August 30, 2024. This landmark antitrust class-action settlement, the largest in history, allocates approximately $6 billion to U.S. merchants who ... Read More →

Certified Exit Planner Navigating the complex world of business finances can be a daunting task for any entrepreneur. From protecting your assets to strategically growing your wealth and eventually planning your exit strategy, the ... Read More →

Millions of additional workers will soon be eligible for overtime pay thanks to the Labor Department’s new salary threshold for certain exempt employees – which raises the rate higher than initially anticipated. Employers will need ... Read More →

We are pleased to share the Franchisee Leadership Summit survey results that we recently conducted. Your participation was invaluable in providing us with insightful feedback about our speakers, content, and overall conference experience. The overall ... Read More →

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 violations of the California disclosure ... Read More →

Leveraging the success of an established brand can be a great way to start a business. But before committing to a franchise agreement, it is important to carefully consider the fine print of the ... Read More →

Theresa Leets, Samuel A.A. Levine, CK Patel, and Howard Bundy Recognized For their Contributions to Franchising     May 2024, ENFIELD, CT - The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers hosted their Annual Franchisee Leadership Summit ... Read More →

Recipient Honored at AAFD Total Quality Franchising® Awards Banquet   May 2024, ENFIELD, CT – The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), a national trade association advocating for franchisees and independent dealers, recently announced the ... Read More →