American Association of Franchisees & Dealers

California Fair Franchising Legislation Approved by Assembly Judiciary Committee

RPurvin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:16:56 PDT

June, 18, 2013. The AAFD just received word that California Senate Bill 610 has been approved by the CA Assembly Judiciary Committee by a vote of 7 – 2 in favor of moving the bill forward. This is...

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The AAFD Welcomes Ross Almo As New Executive Director

RPurvin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:41:52 PDT

Almo Brings Over 20 Years of Franchise Management Experience to the AAFD SAN DIEGO, JUNE 2013 – The American Association of Franchisees & Dealers (AAFD), a non-profit trade association that...

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This Just In from Office Depot!

RPurvin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:21:35 PDT

The Office Depot is now offering an additional 15% off already discounted prices through the Office Depot Online Purchasing Program.* This is a great way for AAFD members to start taking advantage of...

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Franchise Myth Seven: Buying a Franchise Means that you will Lower the Cost of Doing Business through the Power of Group Purchasing

RPurvin — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:50:58 PDT

Part Eight of a Nine Part Series Exposing Franchising Myths. The myth that owning a franchise guarantees to lower your cost of doing business due to the synergies of group purchasing that will...

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California Fair Franchising Legislation Passes CA Senate!

RPurvin — Tue, 28 May 2013 15:52:10 PDT

May 28, 2013. Fair franchising legislation authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson and sponsored by the AAFD has passed in the California State Senate by a vote of 22 Yes and 12 No. There were...

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Urgent Notice: AAFD Members and Friends are Urged to Support California Fair Franchising Legislation! Senate Action is Imminent! Please act now!

RPurvin — Tue, 28 May 2013 07:55:42 PDT

Fair franchising legislation authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson and sponsored by the AAFD is scheluled for a vote by the California State Senate the week of May 27. This is the best...

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Put Your Franchise to the Test with the AAFD’s New Self-Evaluation Tool

RPurvin — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:13:17 PDT

The AAFD is proud to offer its new and current members an invaluable tool that will help them assess the strengths and weaknesses of their current franchise or a franchise they may be seeking to buy....

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Franchise Myth Six: Franchising Creates a Critical Mass of Market Penetration

RPurvin — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:31:17 PDT

Part Seven of a Nine Part Series Exposing Franchising Myths. Too many prospective franchise buyers I know assume that a franchise is successful because it is “big enough” to sell franchises or...

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Franchise Myth Five: Franchising Promises a “Proven Franchise Business System”

RPurvin — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:35:51 PDT

Part Six of a Nine Part Series Exposing Franchising Myths. This is a myth I hear from prospective franchises all the time, and it’s one of the most compelling reasons why an individual decides to buy...

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Please Support SB 610 and AB 1141, Small Business Investment Protection ACT 2013

RPurvin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:00:11 PDT

I signed a petition to The California State House, The California State Senate, and Governor Jerry Brown which says: “Please Support SB 610 and AB 1141, Small Business Investment Protection ACT...

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