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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.
New York Times : When Private Equity Came for the Toddler Gyms
This NYT article tells a story: Franchising is becoming an increasingly popular target for private equity, with franchisors aggregating their control over a franchisee’s location, suppliers, marketing, retail pricing, and ...
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Georgia Small Business Owner Urges Legislators to Investigate Franchisor for Unfair and Deceptive Business Practices
Owning and operating a business is at the heart of entrepreneurship and the fabric of the American dream. Running a business comes with successes and risks. Unfortunately, for many who ...
Patrick Findaro Co-founder of Vetted Biz interviews Shane Mericle, Cell Phone Repair Franchisee Owner
This video talks about Shane Mericle and the Cell Phone Repair Franchise and tells all about his experience as a Cell Phone Repair franchisee – from the hours he ...
Video interview with Robert Purvin, author of “The Franchise Fraud,” and Patrick Findaro Co-founder of Vetted Biz.
A must watch. --- In this interview with Robert Purvin, author of "The Franchise Fraud: How To Protect Yourself Before And After You Invest" Purvin discusses what makes a franchise ...
AAFD Announces a New Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer
Richard Stroiney to lead and expand the organization and its operations (Palm Desert, CA,) June 21, 2022 - American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), a national trade association advocating ...
AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit Postponed Due to Hotel Staffing Issues
Dear AAFD Chapter Delegates, Members and Supporters, The AAFD has made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone our 30th Anniversary Franchisee Leadership Summit. We are working with our conference ...
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 ...
Congratulations to CFA for its 2021 Legal Symposium
The AAFD congratulates the Coalition of Franchisee Association’s (CFA) two-day Coalition of Franchisee Association 2021 Legal Symposium hosted in the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas early this month. The two-day ...
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AAFD Health Benefits Suite includes World Class Telemedicine from Convenient Care Plus for as little as $15 per month per covered employee. Convenient Care Plus is a membership plan ...
Linda Ballesteros from “All Things Franchising”, interviews Robert Purvin, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of AAFD
In an effort to further the mission of AAFD through opportunities to discuss the organization and educate the public of the support that AAFD provides franchisees, Robert Purvin conducted an ...
Citations Ordering Recission and $4 Million in Fines by California DFPI Against Burgerim is Final
State Regulator Has Not Found Substantial Assets to Enforce Compliance The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has confirmed it has not received a hearing request on the Burgerim Citations issued on Feb. 16, 2021. ...
AAFD announces 2021 TQF Lifetime Achievement Award to Robert Zarco and the Robert Purvin Legacy Award to Dale E. Cantone
Recipients to be Honored at Prestigious Industry Ceremony (Palm Desert, CA,) June 15, 2021 - American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), a national trade association advocating for franchisees ...
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 ...
AAFD Burgerim Franchisees Chapter Influence Unprecedented Relief from California
In case you missed it, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) that regulates and enforces California’s franchise laws, issued an unprecedented order against Burgerim Franchising assessing more ...
AAFD Files FDD Disclosure Requests for 50 Supported Brands
It was a sprint to the finish, but as of March 1, the AAFD has sent official requests for our chapters to be disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Documents for ...
Urgent action requested of all AAFD members: please respond to the AAFD supplier rights/member benefits survey.
To be effective, we need a compelling number of responses! We are reposting this link to the AAFD Supplier Rights/Member Benefits Survey that we first sent to our members in November, 2020. This vitally important ...
2021 AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit postponed to June 23-25. Live and virtual attendance options offered.
AAFD plans comprehensive program to advance strong associations while protecting member health. New Dates: June 23-25, 2021 – Live in Mesa, Arizona or attend Virtually Trying to address our dual ...
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