We are thrilled to introduce two new landing pages designed to keep you informed on all legislative actions supported by the AAFD. These pages provide a centralized resource to track AAFD’s ongoing advocacy efforts, accomplishments, and active legislative pursuits. They will help you stay up-to-date on important bills and initiatives directly impacting franchisees.
Your active participation is more critical than ever—legislators respond to their constituents, and many franchisee voices carry extraordinary weight. We encourage you to explore our new legislative activity tracking pages and take action. Let’s amplify our collective voice to make a lasting impact!
Legislative Activity in 2026
Much like 2025, the upcoming year is already proving to be critical for franchisee rights advocacy. With newly introduced bills and holdovers from the first Congressional session, AAFD’s momentum must not falter. Our primary focus remains empowering franchisees through targeted legislative support.
Federal Legislation
- Private Right of Action for FTC Franchise Rule Violations – Franchisee Freedom Act (R.4614)
- Joint Employer Legislation – American Franchise Act (R.5267 & S.3525)
State Legislation
Legislative Activity in 2025
The year 2025 marked a significant and highly active period for AAFD franchisee legislative initiatives. Our advocacy efforts were laser-focused on protecting franchisee rights, enhancing contract terms, and fostering a more equitable and profitable business system for all.
State Legislation
Empowering Franchisees Through Advocacy
We invite you to stay engaged with our community by accessing our updated resources, participating in discussions, and voicing your priorities. Together, we can build a stronger, fairer franchise environment that benefits everyone.
For any inquiries related to AAFD / Franchisee Legislative advocacy efforts, please reach out to Keith Miller directly.
KEITH MILLER
Trustee and Director of Public Affairs
