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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Is the FTC Listening to Franchisees? At Least One Commissioner Is
Over the years, many franchisees, franchisee advocates, and franchisee lawyers have wondered if the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is really doing anything to regulate franchising. While the International Franchise Association ...
AAFD Comments on Additional Covid-19 Relief
The AAFD has issued the following statement to Congressional leaders in support of a second round of economic stimulus to protect franchised businesses in the United States: Read Letter: AAFD-Comments-on-Additional-Covid-19-Relief-Final
AAFD Legislative Update – June 4, 2020
While COVID-19 has stopped a lot of legislative efforts, it has also brought in new issues, many of them being fast tracked to help deal with the current issues. Here’s ...
SB-939 – No Commercial Evictions During COVID-19
AAFD endorsement letter: AAFD-Support-of-CA-SB-939 The AAFD has just endorsed California Senate Bill SB-939 and thanks CA Senator Scott Wiener for authoring a bill that will provide a much-needed protection to ...
Important advice about Covid-19 Benefits for AAFD LifeStyle Health Plan subscribers
We have received an important communication from Medova Healthcare regarding benefits and protections included or ADDED to Lifestyle Health Plan subscribers. Click here to review this update. For more information ...
Act Today! Request Disaster Assistance for Franchisees
S.3548 has been introduced in the Senate that specifically takes action to assist small business owners from the effects of Coronavirus pandemic. We now have a starting point to work ...
Franchisee Action Required – H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act
As you probably know, and has been widely reported, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Act overnight this past Friday. It will be debated ...
AAFD Advances Legislative Influence in Congress
The AAFD is pleased to forward two comment letters issued this past week by AAFD Chairman, Robert Purvin and the AAFD’s Director of Public Affairs and Engagement, Keith Miller: The ...
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