Landmark Jury Verdict and Final Judgement Upholds Franchisor’s Duty to Act in Good Faith and Deal Fairly with its Franchisees
October 9th, 2018
by: AAFD
in: Featured,Member Alerts,The Franchisee Voice
By Robert Zarco Founding Partner, Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski and Brito Recently, a California Superior Court 12-member jury in Los Angeles handed franchisees a huge victory when it delivered an $8.8-million-dollar verdict against El Pollo Loco (EPL) after the popular fast food chicken restaurant set up two competing locations in close vicinity of a franchisee’s existing restaurant location. What made the case of Janice P. Handlers-Bryman and Michael Bryman v. El Pollo Loco, Inc. such a game-... Read More »
And the Total Quality Franchising Award Nominees Are…
September 25th, 2018
by: AAFD
in: Featured,The Franchisee Voice
AAFD to Recognize Bluemaumau.org Founder, Don Sniegowski for Lifetime Achievement and Robert Zarco for AAFD Chairman’s Award for Distinguished Service to the Franchising Community. The Emmys are over, but the Total Quality Franchising Award nominees have just been announced! Every year the AAFD hosts the Total Quality Franchising Awards to celebrate the franchisees, associations, and suppliers who are leading the charge in the fight for fair franchising. Below, we are proud to announce thi... Read More »
Landmark Jury Verdict and Final Judgement Upholds Franchisor’s Duty to Act in Good Faith and Deal Fairly with its Franchisees
October 9th, 2018
by: AAFD
By Robert Zarco Founding Partner, Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski and Brito Recently, a California Superior Court 12-member jury in Los Angeles handed franchisees a huge victory w... Read More »
And the Total Quality Franchising Award Nominees Are…
September 25th, 2018
by: AAFD
AAFD to Recognize Bluemaumau.org Founder, Don Sniegowski for Lifetime Achievement and Robert Zarco for AAFD Chairman’s Award for Distinguished Service to the Franchising Commu... Read More »
Meet US in St. Louis! Our AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit Venue is Top Notch
September 12th, 2018
by: RPurvin
I have recently returned froma site visit to the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel in St. Louis. The Chase Park will host the 2018 AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit and Con... Read More »
The AAFD Is Growing: New Chapter Support Job Opportunities
August 7th, 2018
by: AAFD
The AAFD has experienced significant growth over the last year, and it is looking to expand its chapter support department. We are seeking candidates in all continental US tim... Read More »
So You Want to Sell Your Franchise…
July 28th, 2016
by: AAFD
Is it time to retire and go live on a yacht in the Mediterranean just like you’ve always dreamed? Th... Read More »
Five Tips For Women Looking For A Franchise
May 19th, 2014
by: Jessica Bennett
Not every woman wants to “Lean In” and climb the corporate ladder (with all the long nights and drai... Read More »
Textellent.com
August 8th, 2018
Member Offer: ---Text marketing is fast becoming the most impactful and cost-effective marketing tool to help franchisees in growing their businesses and delighting their... Read More »
Member Benefits: AAFD members enjoy these unbeatable benefits on office supplies and more
March 26th, 2018
Welcome to Savings! AAFD is excited to bring you NEW and IMPROVED benefits with Office Depot/OfficeMax! Enjoy significant new discounts and better pricing on products and ser... Read More »
Hotel Engine
October 31st, 2017
Member Offer: We are excited to announce that AAFD has secured an amazing hotel offering for its members. You now have access to exclusive negotiated rates at thousands ... Read More »
Rebu - Crowd Sourced Franchise Reviews
October 23rd, 2017
Introducing Rebu – a New Service that Lets You Rate Your Franchise The AAFD is proud to endorse and sponsor Rebu (pronounced Ree-boo), a newly launched venture that i... Read More »
5 Tips on Finding a Cost-Effective Phone System for Small Businesses
by: Tad Nikolich
Finding a phone system that fits a small business's needs and budget can be a challenge. Traditional phone systems are expensive; most come with long-term contracts and early ... Read More »
Before You Start An Independent Business, Is A Franchise Available?
by: Jessica Bennett
Is it finally time to chuck the cubicle, endless conference calls, and 9 – 5? Are you ready to start your own business? Running a business can be an incredibly empowering expe... Read More »
The “absolute discretion” trap
by: M. Blen Gee Jr.
Sometimes one or two words in a franchise agreement can be the difference between financial life and financial death for a franchisee. As an attorney who routinely represen... Read More »
Franchisees and the Challenge of Social Networking
by: AAFD
Social media marketing is almost a requirement for businesses nowadays. More and more businesses are discovering that social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest c... Read More »
