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AAFD Announces the 2024 AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit
SAVE THE DATE: MAY 5-8, 2024, IN ST. LOUIS The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) is excited to announce that the 2024 AAFD ... Read More →
Comprehensive Voluntary Benefit Plans for AAFD Members from Dafanie Financial Group.
Exciting News for AAFD Members: Comprehensive Voluntary Benefits Plans now included in Health Benefits 2.0! The AAFD is pleased to announce an extended relationship with ... Read More →
AAFD Announces 12 Additional Franchisee Chapters to its Current Roster of More than 50.
Increase in Franchisee Associations Demonstrates the Value in Collaboration PALM DESERT, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 – The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) welcomes 12 ... Read More →
AAFD voices its opposition to Assembly Bill 1228
Read AAFD official letter voicing its opposition to Assembly Bill 1228, which mandates a minimum wage increase to $20 per hour for employees in franchised ... Read More →
Recent Franchisee Wins: Accountability Challenges and Positive Steps Forward
In recent franchise news, two significant announcements have shed light on positive developments for franchisees. One franchisee achieved a landmark arbitration victory against Choice Hotels, ... Read More →
Keith Marnholtz head of franchise and distribution team at Eckberg Lammers joins AAFD Franchisee LegaLinesm Network Panel
Join us in welcoming Keith to this exclusive group of legal professionals. Introducing Keith Marnholtz of Eckberg Lammers, our latest addition to the AAFD Franchisee ... Read More →
Robert Purvin to Step Down as CEO; Rich Stroiney Takes the Reins
Robert Purvin, founder and original CEO of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), has announced his decision to step down as the chief executive officer. In conjunction with Purvin’s announcement, the AAFD’s Board of Trustees, chaired by Purvin, announces the promotion of Richard (Rich) Stroiney, currently the AAFD’s executive director and chief operating officer, to be the Association’s CEO. Purvin will remain actively involved with the AAFD and continue to serve as the chairman of the AAFD’s Board of Trustees and chief legal counsel.
AAFD Submits Comment to Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) thanks the Federal Trade Commission for its Request for Information, specifically the Solicitation for Public Comments on ... Read More →
Message from Trustees
Dear AAFD Member, As the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers Trustees (AAFD), we wanted to write directly to you to highlight a couple of ... Read More →
Welcome Kim Perrotta, AAFD’s newest Supporting Member of our Speakers & Experts Panel and Delegate to the AAFD’s Franchisee Leadership Council.
The AAFD welcomes Kim Perrotta, founder and President of Worldwise Franchise Development, as our newest Supporting Member, and newest participant in our exclusive Speakers and ... Read More →
Is Franchising Fair?
The AAFD, co-hosted the session with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to address the industry’s concerns about the existing franchise model in anticipation of the ... Read More →
It’s time for franchisees to engage and drive the franchise industry
On April 20th, Lydia DePillis from the New York Times wrote “Franchisers, Facing Challenges to Business Model, Punch Back” – a thorough piece on the ... Read More →
