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The FTC Speaks. The Day Franchisees Have Been Waiting For
The FTC has spoken. This development marks a significant achievement for franchisee organizations, including the AAFD, and their members who have courageously responded to the FTC's Request for Information and submitted an unprecedented wave of comments and complaints. In recent ...
AAFD Announces 14 Additional Franchisee Chapters to its Current Roster of Over 50
ENFIELD, CT AUGUST 14, 2024 – The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) welcomes 14 new independent franchisee associations to its organization. The 14 new chapters represent franchisees from: Any Lab Test Now®, Dogtopia®, Dog Training Elite®, Fantastic Sams®, Fetch! Pet care® ...
FTC Ensures Franchisees’ Complaints Are Heard and Protects Against Illegal Fees
Important news from the FTC: On July 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission and its staff took a suite of actions to address growing concern about unfair and deceptive practices by franchisors—to ensure that the franchise business model remains a ...
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CPR by Assurant Contracts: What the Franchise World Can Learn
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 contract, especially in light of the ongoing litigation against one of the country’s “top” franchises, Cell Phone Repair by Assurant. Franchise agreements are legal documents that lay out the terms and conditions governing the relationship between the franchisee and franchisor. Understanding the clauses within the contract is essential to protect your investment and ensure a ...
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FTC Ensures Franchisees’ Complaints Are Heard and Protects Against Illegal Fees
Important news from the FTC: On July 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission and its staff took a suite of actions to address growing concern ...
Payment Card Settlement Deadline Extended to August 2024
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 ...
Protect, Grow and (eventually) Exit Your Business
Certified Exit Planner Navigating the complex world of business finances can be a daunting task for any entrepreneur. From protecting your assets to strategically ...
New Federal Overtime Rule is Here! 10 Steps Employers Can Take Now to Prepare for $59k Salary Floor
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 ...
2024 AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit Survey Results
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 ...
Legislative update: California Bill – SB919
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 ...
CPR by Assurant Contracts: What the Franchise World Can Learn
Leveraging the success of an established brand can be a great way to start a business. But before committing to a franchise agreement, it ...
AAFD Celebrates Total Quality Franchising Award Recipients for 2024
Theresa Leets, Samuel A.A. Levine, CK Patel, and Howard Bundy Recognized For their Contributions to Franchising May 2024, ENFIELD, CT - The American Association ...
2024 Robert L. Purvin Jr. Legacy Award to Howard Bundy
Recipient Honored at AAFD Total Quality Franchising® Awards Banquet May 2024, ENFIELD, CT – The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), a national trade ...
Theresa Leets & Sam Levine Received the AAFD Chairman’s Award at 2024 Total Quality Franchising Awards Banquet
May 2024, ENFIELD, CT -- The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) honored Theresa Leets, Assistant Legal Counsel, Legal Division, for the California Department ...
A Message from AAFD Trustees
We are looking forward to your participation at the 2024 AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit. In a national climate in which the very concept of collaboration ...
C.K. Patel to be honored with the AAFD’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
AAFD has announced Chandrakant I. "CK" Patel, past Chair of the Asian American Hotels Owners Association (AAHOA) is this year’s recipient of the AAFD’s Total ...