The Federal Trade Commission held an Open Meeting on November 18, 2021. During that meeting, both Robert Purvin, AAFD Chairman, and Keith Miller, AAFD Director of Public Affairs & Engagement took advantage of the opportunity to speak directly to the FTC Commissioners in this public forum. Each speaker was allowed to address the Commission for 2 minutes on any matter concerning FTC authority. Both Purvin and Miller focused their remarks to expand FTC oversight and regulation of franchisor abuses of supplier mandates. AAFD Members and subscribers can access the FTC Open Meeting with the following link. Keith starts at 17:45 (yes, his camera froze) and Robert starts at 24:30. These open meetings are now monthly and we would encourage franchisee leaders to take advantage of this opportunity. If interested, reach out to your Chapter Coordinator.
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About the Author: Keith R. Miller, AAFD Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy
Keith Miller founded Franchisee Advocacy Consulting to fill a void. Franchise owners, as a class, are the largest investors in the franchise industry. However, franchisees also have the weakest voice with legislators, regulators, and leaders in the franchise industry. This gap, of investor size versus voice, means franchisees have little leverage over how policies directly impact the businesses they have invested in, especially policies that are unique to the franchise industry. Like it or not, special interest groups rule the political landscape. Franchisee Advocacy Consulting will assist franchisees, franchisee groups, and franchisee associations to better engage franchisees in gaining a stronger voice and become a special interest group to be reckoned with. Franchisee Advocacy Consulting only represents franchise owners, working towards their goals. We will not be conflicted by representing other interest groups or claiming we can equally represent all stakeholders in the franchise industry, because we know that is not possible.
Contact us to see how we can help you, or your organization. We are available to speak to your organizations and work with them toward their goals. As our slogan states, we are all about “advancing franchisee causes through engagement and advocacy”.