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AAFD Comment Letter to Federal Trade Commission on Non-Compete Rule
The AAFD submitted its support in a Comment letter to Federal Trade Commission on the proposed Non-Compete Rule, which would ban non-compete agreements in most instances. We also advocate that ...
GAO Report: Examining FTC’s Oversight of Franchising
To gain insight into the challenges franchisee owners face, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) was asked to review the FTC’s oversight of franchising. As part of this review, GAO an ...
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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 ...
AAFD Joins 100 Trade Associations Urging Congress to Pass a New Economic Stimulus Bill
The AAFD has joined with almost 100 trade associations in urging Congress to pass new stimulus legislation to support US small businesses to survive the Coronavirus pandemic. We have linked ...
AAFD Link to ‘Troubling’ FTC Virtual Workshop: Reviewing the Franchise Rule
On November 10, 2020, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) broadcast a live ‘Virtual Workshop: Reviewing the Franchise Rule.’ We are providing this link to AAFD Members and Subscribers to ...
Good Month for Franchisee Advocates: More to Come
As we franchisee advocates work towards a better and more equitable franchise industry, we may look back on September 2020 as a starting point to positive change. Yes, 2020 has ...
FTC Commissioner Chopra Discusses Franchise Issues on CNBC
Federal Trade Commission Rohit Chopra was interviewed on September 25, 2020 on CNBC. His interview is a must watch for franchisee advocates, as you hear him discuss the need for ...
Congressional Inquiry Requested of Federal Trade Commission Impacting Franchisees
This week, House of Representative members Schakowsky, Jayapal, and Scanlon sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking them to look into unfair and deceptive digital delivery practices hurting ...
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