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AAFD voices its opposition to Assembly Bill 1228
Read AAFD official letter voicing its opposition to Assembly Bill 1228, which mandates a minimum wage increase to $20 per hour for employees in franchised fast-food establishments. This significant legislation ...
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 ...
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United States Senate Committee on Small Business Hearing on Franchising
On March 16, 2022, the United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a hearing on Small Business Franchising: An Overview of the Industry, SBA’s Role, and Legislative ...
AAFD supports the Franchise Freedom Act
H.R. 6551 Protects Franchises from Bad Franchisor Actors The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), a national trade association advocating for franchisees and independent dealers, today announced the support ...
Introduction in the US House of Representatives of H.R.6551, the Franchisee Freedom Act
We are excited to announce the introduction in the United States House of Representatives of H.R.6551, the Franchisee Freedom Act, by Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09). Below is the press release ...
AAFD Support of Professor Alvaro Bedoya for Commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission
AAFD has had conversations with Federal Trade Commission nominee, Professor Alvaro Bedoya. Based on those conversations we have taken the position to support his nomination as Commissioner. Our letter to ...
The Federal Trade Commission Hears Your Voice!
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 ...
Why the FTC may take a harder look at franchising
Recently, Keith Miller, AAFD Director of Public Affairs and Engagement, was invited to participate in an interview alongside Attorney Eric Karp on “A Deeper Dive” podcast hosted by Jonathan Maze, ...
FTC Puts Businesses on Notice that False Money-Making Claims Could Lead to Big Penalties
The Federal Trade Commission is putting more than 1,100 businesses that pitch money-making ventures on notice that if they deceive or mislead consumers about potential earnings, the FTC won’t hesitate to use its authority to target them with large civil penalties.
Petition submitted to FTC to Investigate Franchising
On September 22, 2021, AAFD member, the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF) and AAFD Director of Public Affairs and Engagement, Keith Miller, filed a petition with the ...
FTC Acting on Franchise Issues
Last week may be viewed as a monumental week as we are starting to see the new majority at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), led by Chair Lina Khan, take an interest in franchise issues, specifically protecting franchisees. Besides Khan, Commissioners Rohit Chopra (who was a guest speaker at the AAFD Conference in June) and Rebecca Slaughter have taken an interest in franchise issues.
Statement of Personal Support of the Nomination of David Weil to the DOL
Several AAFD members have reached out to the AAFD for guidance on our position on President Biden’s nomination of Professor David Weil to again serve as the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL). Weil held this position previously in the Obama administration and he created controversy by announcing that franchisors that exert excessive control over their franchise networks may be classified as joint employers of franchisee employees.
AAFD Legislative Update in the Franchise Industry
The AAFD seeks to improve the franchising climate by providing resources to franchise associations, franchisees, franchise owners and prospective Franchise Buyers.
Fair Franchising Legislation – Its Time for OUR Voices to be Heard!
Attention Current and Past Franchisees: Never before have we had an opportunity like this. Both Congress and the Federal Trade Commission are taking a hard look at the franchise ...
Important Franchise Times story regarding Senator Cortez Masto’s franchise report
Please read this important Franchise Times story by Nicholas Upton regarding Senator Cortez Masto’s franchise report released last week. Many quotes from AAFD Director of Public Affairs and Engagement, Keith ...
USA Senator Catherine Cortez Masto released a comprehensive report on franchising
Today, April 13, 2021, United States Senator Catherine Cortez Masto released a comprehensive report on franchising. Two franchise brands that are supported by AAFD chapters are highlighted in the ...
AAFD Support of Mr. Rohit Chopra for Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
On behalf of the members of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealer (AAFD), we wish to express our support for the confirmation of Mr. Rohit Chopra as Director of the ...
Oregon Introduces Fair Franchising Legislation
Last week, Oregon Representative Janelle Bynum introduced House Bill 2946 in the Oregon State House. Rep. Bynum is also a McDonald’s franchisee. This comprehensive bill will address many franchisee issues ...
Read Comments of Purvin and Miller Recommending FTC Reforms
AAFD Chairman, Robert Purvin, and Keith Miller, Director of Public Affairs and Engagement, each posted substantial comments recommending amending and reforming the Federal Trade Commission Rule on Franchising to provide ...
FTC Franchise Rule Comments – Important Franchisee Action Required
The Federal Trade Commission is currently reviewing its Franchise Rule, which requires presale disclosure of material information regarding the offering to prospective franchisees in the form of the Franchise ...
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