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Recent Franchisee Wins: Accountability Challenges and Positive Steps Forward
In recent franchise news, two significant announcements have shed light on positive developments for franchisees. One franchisee achieved a landmark arbitration victory against Choice Hotels, while the state of Indiana took decisive action against the franchisor of I Heart Mac ...
FEATURED MEMBER
Automate your business processes with BPAC, and enjoy members discounts
Are you tired of spending too much time managing your business documents? The AAFD is pleased to announce that our valuable supporting member Larry Cohn, President of Business Process Automation Company (BPAC) has renewed his Supplier Network Membership with the ...
Supporting Members
RECENT NEWS
Robert Purvin to Step Down as CEO; Rich Stroiney Takes the Reins
Robert Purvin, founder and original CEO of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), has announced his decision to step down as the chief executive officer. In conjunction with Purvin’s announcement, the AAFD’s Board of Trustees, chaired by Purvin, announces the promotion of Richard (Rich) Stroiney, currently the AAFD’s executive director and chief operating officer, to be the Association’s CEO. Purvin will remain actively involved with the AAFD and continue to serve as the chairman of the AAFD’s Board of Trustees and chief legal counsel.
Welcome Kim Perrotta, AAFD’s newest Supporting Member of our Speakers & Experts Panel and Delegate to the AAFD’s Franchisee Leadership Council.
The AAFD welcomes Kim Perrotta, founder ...
Is Franchising Fair?
The AAFD, co-hosted the session with ...
It’s time for franchisees to engage and drive the franchise industry
On April 20th, Lydia DePillis from ...
GAO Report: Examining FTC’s Oversight of Franchising
To gain insight into the challenges ...
Listening Session with Federal Trade Commission to Address the Industry’s Unfair and Imbalanced Franchise Model over Franchisees
American Association of Franchisees and ...
Meet the Experts: Learn from the Pros at AAFD with this Series of Educational Webcasts
With expert insight at your fingertips, ...
Sprockets: Hiring Solutions for AAFD Members
The AAFD is pleased to announce ...
AAFD GOLD CIRCLE SPONSORS
CONFERENCE
US GAO to conduct Franchisee Focus Groups at AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit!
BREAKING NEWS: The US Government Accountability ...
A message from Rich Stroiney, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the AAFD
Up until two years ago, I ...
LEGISLATIVE
AAFD voices its opposition to Assembly Bill 1228
Read AAFD official letter voicing its ...
Recent Franchisee Wins: Accountability Challenges and Positive Steps Forward
In recent franchise news, two significant ...
AAFD Submits Comment to Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The American Association of Franchisees and ...
ASK THE EXPERTS
Meet the Experts: Learn from the Pros at AAFD with this Series of Educational Webcasts
With expert insight at your fingertips, ...
Unions on the rise – what you need to know as an employer
We’ve all heard it and ...
3 Ways Business Brokers Can Be of Value to Franchise Owners
When it comes to unlocking the ...
SUPPLIERS CORNER
Automate your business processes with BPAC, and enjoy members discounts
Are you tired of spending too ...
Welcome Kim Perrotta, AAFD’s newest Supporting Member of our Speakers & Experts Panel and Delegate to the AAFD’s Franchisee Leadership Council.
The AAFD welcomes Kim Perrotta, founder ...
Sprockets: Hiring Solutions for AAFD Members
The AAFD is pleased to announce ...
BUYING A FRANCHISE
So You Want to Sell Your Franchise…
Is it time to retire and ...
Five Tips For Women Looking For A Franchise
Not every woman wants ...
MEMBER ALERTS
Announcing New and Improved AAFD Health Benefits 2.0
Checking All Members’ Boxes Just in ...
AAFD Announces Upgrades to Online Membership and Payments, Including Annual Auto-Renewal
The AAFD is excited to announce ...
PRESS RELEASES
Robert Purvin to Step Down as CEO; Rich Stroiney Takes the Reins
Robert Purvin, founder and original CEO of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), has announced his decision to step down as the chief executive officer. In conjunction with Purvin’s announcement, the AAFD’s Board of Trustees, chaired by Purvin, announces the promotion of Richard (Rich) Stroiney, currently the AAFD’s executive director and chief operating officer, to be the Association’s CEO. Purvin will remain actively involved with the AAFD and continue to serve as the chairman of the AAFD’s Board of Trustees and chief legal counsel.