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Our Government Protects All Consumers… Except Franchisees!
By Jessica Bennett, Robert Purvin and Keith Miller The recently reported scandal involving the BurgerIM® franchise system apparent implosion (See “The BurgerIM Disaster” from Restaurant ... Read More →
The AAFD Welcomes the Independent Association of BurgerIM® Franchisees
Newest AAFD Chapter Organizing to Protect Franchisee Investments and Redress Serious Grievances SAN DIEGO, January 2020 – The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) announced the ... Read More →
The AAFD Welcomes the Independent Association of BurgerIM® Franchisees
In the wake of bombshell revelations (reported on January 20th in Restaurant Business Online, “The BurgerIM Disaster”) of hundreds of franchisees not receiving promised services and support, and serious allegations of fraud, mismanagement, and misappropriation of franchisee funds, scores of BurgerIM franchisees have launched the BurgerIM Franchisees Chapter of the AAFD. The association has quickly established a steering committee, a membership committee, and a bylaws committee. It is preparing to elect a board of directors and is rapidly increasing its membership.
Save the date for the 2020 AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit and Annual Conference: “Empowering Franchisee Associations”.
Last year’s AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit and Annual Conference was a rousing success. We achieved a lot in 2019, but the fight for fair franchising is far from over! We need to keep the momentum going to further empower franchisees and protect the equity they work so hard to build in their franchise businesses. Join us this October in Mesa, Arizona for the AAFD’s 2020 Franchisee Leadership Summit and Annual Conference.
Arbitration Clauses in Franchising Agreements
Under Fire in Federal Court: Can a claim of racial discrimination be forced to arbitration? United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in ... Read More →
AAFD Legislative Introduction
I want to start by telling the AAFD membership how excited I am to be working with this organization as the Director of Public Affairs ... Read More →
AAFD Health Benefits Open Enrollment
Ah, fall! The season of change. There is a crisp note in the air, the leaves in most parts of the country are beginning to ... Read More →
AAFD Names Keith Miller as Director of Public Affairs and Engagement
OCT 1, 2019: SAN DIEGO, CA – The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) has announced the engagement of Franchisee Advocacy Consulting (FAC) to ... Read More →
Congratulations to Our Total Quality Franchising Award Nominees and Recipients
Monday night, September 16, the AAFD was proud to host its Total Quality Franchising Awards Gala at the Sheraton Mesa at Wrigleyville West in Mesa, ... Read More →
Griswold Home Care Named AAFD’s 2019 “Franchisor of the Year”
Home Care Company Earns AAFD’s Esteemed Recognition Again Plymouth Meeting, PA – September 11, 2019 – Griswold Home Care, a national provider of nonmedical home ... Read More →
AAFD Honors Craig Tregillus with Lifetime Achievement Award and NASAA Special Project Group with Chairman’s Award
AUG, 2019: SAN DIEGO, CA—The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) has announced its Total Quality Franchising (TQF) Awards for 2019. Notable honorees include Craig Tregillus who will receive the AAFD Lifetime Achievement Award. The NASAA Franchise Project Group will be honored with the Chairman’s Award for Distinguished Achievement for the Franchising Community. The AAFD also announced nominees for its community awards.
How Is Your Franchisor Using Your Marketing Fund?
Most franchisees are required to pay into an advertising marketing fund, which the franchisor controls. What is your franchisor doing with all that money, and ... Read More →
