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Keith Miller
Keith Miller founded Franchisee Advocacy Consulting to fill a void. Franchise owners, as a class, are the largest investors in the franchise industry. However, franchisees ... Read More →
The AAFD Welcomes New Supporting Member, Franchise Background Checks!
The AAFD is excited to welcome our newest supplier, Franchise Background Checks. Franchise Background Checks has been in business for over 20 years, providing franchisees ... Read More →
Washington Voids Most Non-Compete Agreements
Last week, Jay Inslee, the Washington state governor, signed House Bill 1450 which voids most non-compete agreements in Washington state. The law also prohibits francihisors from enforcing non-solicitation clauses. Here is a quick summary of what the law does and does not do, how it may be challenged in the courts, and how it will affect franchisees operating in Washington state or with Washington state based employees.
Caroline Fichter
Caroline Fichter is an associate attorney with the Bundy Law Firm in Kirkland, Washington and focuses on contract, franchise, real estate, and tort law. Learn ... Read More →
The Myth of the Health Insurance Silver Bullet
It’s a good question. All across our country, consumers are facing higher-than-ever deductibles on their health insurance (especially self-employed franchisees). It’s no surprise that health care is already a leading issue of the upcoming election. Many presidential contenders are advocating for universal health care (also called “Health Care for All” or “Medicare for All”). Is universal health care the silver bullet we’ve all been waiting for?
AAFD Lifestyle Health Plans – Our Promise Delivered!
For the past quarter century our members have begged for help controlling health insurance costs. Indeed, the NUMBER ONE MEMBER REQUEST after protecting franchisee rights has been to find an affordable health insurance solution. Promise Delivered!
If You Only Go to One Conference This Year…
Your time is valuable and so is your money. You can’t afford to give away either by going to every industry conference. If you only ... Read More →
Introducing SecrtSOS – We didn’t mean to keep it Secret!
The AAFD is proud to welcome our recent Silver Sponsor supplier member, SecrtSOS, (pronounced: “Secret Sauce”), a company that specializes in business development and education ... Read More →
Know Any Great Franchisees, Franchise Associations, or Franchise Suppliers?
The AAFD is still looking for nominations for our Total Quality Franchising Awards (TQFA), and we want to hear from you! Do know any franchisees who are fighting the good fight to achieve Total Quality Franchising? Has your franchisee association made amazing strides this year? Have you received the deal of a lifetime from a franchisee supplier? Tell us about it, so we can celebrate their achievements!
Join Us for a Night at the Ballpark During the AAFD Leadership Summit
One of the biggest benefits of attending an event like the AAFD Leadership Summit and Annual Conferenceis the opportunity to network with your fellow franchisee ... Read More →
The Franchise Industry, Heavily Regulated? – Shattering the Myth
Introduction by the AAFD As we have often reported, one of the most egregious “myths” promoted by franchisors is that the franchising industry is heavily ... Read More →
Congratulations to Jeff Brodsly of Chosen Payments for Landing on 2019 “Forty Under 40” List
Here at the AAFD, we only seek out the best suppliers for our Branded Partner program so we can offer our members truly excellent services ... Read More →
