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AAFD Applauds Passage of Pro-Franchisee Legislation in Virginia
The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) is pleased to announce that on April 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed important pro-franchisee legislation into law. The identical measures, House ... Read More →
Introducing AAFD Marketplace Advertiser
The AAFD is excited to announce our new online directory, the Marketplace Advertiser, designed to help businesses like yours connect directly with our network of franchisee members, visitors, and subscribers. ... Read More →
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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 ... Read More →
Just in time for open enrollment!
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 ... Read More →
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 ... Read More →
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. ... Read More →
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 ... Read More →
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 ... Read More →
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 ... Read 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 ... Read More →
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 ... Read More →
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 ... Read More →
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 ... Read More →
From our Family to Yours – We wish you a happy & healthy Holiday Season and New Year!
From our Family to Yours - We wish you a happy & healthy Holiday Season and New Year! As one of the most challenging years comes to a close, we want ... Read More →
3 Immediate Actions Needed From Every AAFD Member
A Little Effort Can Make a Big Difference: 3 Immediate Actions Needed From Every AAFD Member (Please Read This Important Communication) By Robert Purvin, Chairman Keith Miller, Director of Public ... Read More →
Wishing all a Safe and Healthy Thanksgiving in Difficult Times
In these unprecedented, difficult and uncertain times, we recognize all the challenges of this past year. We also recognize that the original celebration of Thanksgiving was born of the human ... Read More →
AAFD Speaks Up on FTC Oversight of Franchising
AAFD Chairman, Robert Purvin, is the guest on “A Deeper Dive” Podcast presented by Jonathan Maze, Editor-in-Chief of Restaurant Business Magazine. The theme of the podcast was to focus ... Read More →
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 ... Read More →
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 ... Read More →
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