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AAFD White Paper Series: The New NLRB Joint Employer Rule—Unpacking the Conundrum for Franchisees: Why AAFD Accreditation can eliminate the Joint Employer Threat in Franchising
We are pleased to link the AAFD’s new White Paper on the Association’s position with respect to the NLRB’s revised Joint Employer Rule that will be going into effect on March 11, 2024. Many members have inquired about the joint employer rule, and how it ...
We need your help nominating Total Quality Franchising Award Recipients!
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN The AAFD Awards Committee is pleased to invite you to nominate exemplary members of the franchising community for the 2024 Total Quality Franchising (TQF) Awards. All members of the AAFD community have a voice in ...
Keith Miller on KNX radio
Tune in to Keith Miller, AAFD Director of Public Affairs, as he takes the airwaves on KNX News 97.1 FM radio. The topic of discussion? California's decision to raise minimum wages for fast food workers.
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Welcome Ask April Porter – New AAFD Supplier Member
Helping business owners recover sanity, command wealth, and live in gratitude.™ We are excited to announce that April Porter with Ask April Porter, a valued colleague, and longtime fair franchising advocate, has joined the ...
Early bird registration now open
We are excited to announce that we have opened registration for our 2024 Summit themed, “Success through Collaboration”, where our franchising community comes together to focus on collaboration, education, and legislation. The Summit is ...
We need your help nominating Total Quality Franchising Award Recipients!
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN The AAFD Awards Committee is pleased to invite you to nominate exemplary members of the franchising community for the 2024 Total Quality Franchising (TQF) Awards. All members of the ...
Welcome Wealth Design Group – AAFDs Newest Supplier
Empowering business owners to protect, grow and eventually exit the business. The AAFD is pleased to introduce our latest Supplier, Michael Ringel with Wealth Design Group. Through their personalized coaching and investment expertise, they ...
AAFD in the News: California Minimum Wage Increase
In September of 2023, AB-1228 was passed by the California Legislature and signed by Governor Newsom. Central to that legislation was that minimum wage in fast food restaurants would increase to $20 per hour ...
Keith Miller on KNX radio
Tune in to Keith Miller, AAFD Director of Public Affairs, as he takes the airwaves on KNX News 97.1 FM radio. The topic of discussion? California's decision to raise minimum wages for fast food ...
The Importance of Coaching for Franchise Owners
Richard Stroiney Interview with Vetted Biz Richard Stroiney, the new CEO of the American Association of Franchisees & Dealers, speaks candidly with Patrick Findaro of Vetted Biz, on the importance of coaching and ...
AAFD Expands its Senior Management with New Executive Role
Amy Mancuso to Lead Member Growth as Chief Development Officer and Executive Director Palm Desert, CA (December 8, 2023) - The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) is delighted to announce the return ...
Letter from the Chair: Success Through Collaboration
In 2022, the AAFD celebrated its 30th Anniversary, themed "It's Our Time: Partner for Success". This event highlighted our efforts to drive the franchising cause forward by working closely with federal and state legislators, ...
NLRB Joint Employer Fact Sheet
Recently the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) posted the following Fact Sheet concerning the final Joint Employer Rule effective December 26th, 2023. This fact sheet is being provided for informational purposes only and is not meant to take ...