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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 ... 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 ... Read More →
Announcing New and Improved AAFD Health Benefits 2.0
Checking All Members’ Boxes Just in time for open enrollment! The AAFD is very excited to announce new, updated and improved health insurance plans through ... Read More →
The AAFD BenefitHub: Our Most Valuable and Best Kept Secret!
Many AAFD members cite the value of member discounts as one of their expectations of AAFD membership. Indeed, the AAFD strives to provide our ... 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 ... Read More →
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” ... Read More →
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.
AAFD Announces Upgrades to Online Membership and Payments, Including Annual Auto-Renewal
The AAFD is excited to announce we have implemented a few updates to our Franchisee Member Application to help improve the overall experience when joining the AAFD as well as for Renewing Members. We’ve been working ... Read More →
Stephen Rymal and Jonathan Fortman Named Co-Chairs of AAFD’s 30th Anniversary Franchisee Leadership Summit
SAN DIEGO, October 2021 – The American Association of Franchisee and Dealers (AAFD) announced today that Stephen Rymal and franchise attorney, Jonathan Fortman, will serve as co-chairs ... Read More →
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, ... 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 ... Read More →
The Big Idea: When a Company’s Mission is as Important as the Product
If you are an entrepreneur, then one of the most important things to do is build your company's brand. A company brand is more than ... Read More →











