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You have a Voice: Our 2022 TQF Awards Winners
One of the defining events of our yearly Franchisee Leadership Summit and Conference is the AAFD Total Quality Franchising Awards (TQF Awards). The TQF Awards allow us to ... Read More →
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 ... Read More →
AAFD Announces Four Additional Franchisee Chapters to its Current Roster of Independent Franchisee Associations
Existing Franchisee Chapters Have Also Seen a Growth PALM DESERT, October 13, 2022 – The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) announced today the ... Read More →
Governor Newsom Signs AAFD Sponsored Fair Franchising Bill into Law
On September 29, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AAFD sponsored AB-676 (Holden, D-Pasadena) into law. The signing of this legislation is a clear victory ... Read More →
Governor Newsom Vetoes AAFD Sponsored Rebate Transparency Bill
On September 29, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB-1247 (Hueso, D-Chula Vista). This bill would have required additional disclosures and ongoing reporting on franchisor ... Read More →
Welcome USI, a Premier Insurance Brokerage and Consulting Firm!
We are extremely pleased to announce our newest Supporting Member: USI Insurance Services (“USI”). USI—which stands for Understand, Service, Innovate—offers a best-in-class, all-in-ONE insurance brokerage ... Read More →
Unions on the rise – what you need to know as an employer
We’ve all heard it and most of us have also seen it: reports of employees of fast food restaurants, big box stores, warehouses unionizing. ... Read More →
US GAO to conduct Franchisee Focus Groups at AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit!
BREAKING NEWS: The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has reconfirmed its ability to conduct special focus groups for AAFD franchisees attending the AAFD Franchisee Leadership ... Read More →
A message from Rich Stroiney, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the AAFD
Up until two years ago, I owned three franchises, most recently one of the largest BNI franchises in the US, in which I was part ... Read More →
AAFD welcomes Unique Capital Management
a direct lender and a capital consultant specializing in franchise financing We are excited to introduce our latest Supplier Member Unique Capital Management, direct lender ... Read More →
AAFD Announces Four Additional Franchisee Chapters to its Current Roster of More than 35 Independent Franchisee Associations
Existing Franchisee Chapters Have Also Seen a Growth PALM DESERT, AUGUST 22, 2022 – The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) announced today the ... Read More →
FTC Guidance on Private Right of Action
Samuel Levine, the Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Protection Bureau recently published a blog post on the FTC website, giving guidance on a ... Read More →
