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Important Changes to the SBA Process that Franchisees Need to Know About
Many new and current franchisees depend on loans and financing from the Small Business Administration to get their franchises up and running or to expand their existing operations. The SBA recently updated its loan procedure for franchisors and franchisees, and every franchisee should be aware of these changes.
7-Eleven Franchisees Accuse Franchisor of Having “Total Dominion”
7-Eleven franchisees in California are bringing their franchisor to court claiming that the popular convenience store holds absolute control over every aspect of how its franchisees operate their locations. The suit, filed in the Central District of California, claims that the company has 鈥渕ost powers of an employer and all of the harshest, most overreaching rights of a commercial lender, landlord, and personal property lessor.鈥�
Will My Franchisor Retaliate If I Join a Franchisee Association?
The 深夜福利站hears frequent concerns from franchisees as they contemplate creating or joining a franchisee association. One of the most common fears is franchisor retribution. While these concerns are understandable, franchisees need to know that the law of the United States is on their side and that their franchisor cannot legally retaliate against members of a franchisee association. Additionally, the 深夜福利站has developed and helped implement successful strategies to address and protect against attempts at franchisor coercion or punishment.
Collaborative Franchising in Action 鈥� Griswold Home Care Invites Its Franchisee Association to 2017 Conference
Griswold Home Care, a company that provides non-medical at-home care services, continues to be a model of the AAFD鈥檚 Total Quality Franchising ethos. In September, the company held its Griswold 2017 Conference, and, for the second year in a row, invited its franchisee association to participate.
The 深夜福利站Welcomes Two New Franchisee Chapters
The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) announced the formation of two new franchise associations as chapters of the AAFD. Both chapters will leverage the combined voices of all its members to establish an environment of collaboration between franchisees and franchisors. The two new chapters are the Engineering for Kids Franchisee Association (EFKFA) and the Independent Which Wich Franchisee Association (IWWFA).
Thinking of Buying a Franchise? Take Some Advice from a Past Franchisee!
In a new article for the Houston Business Journal, past franchisee Tarek Hassan offers useful advice for anyone considering purchasing a franchise. These no-nonsense tips include things like: 鈥� Make sure you have enough saved to cover your living expenses for at least 18 months as you build your franchise. 鈥� Carefully review your Franchise Disclosure Form. 鈥� Contact current franchisees and ask them as many questions as possible.
Change Happens With You 鈥� 深夜福利站Recruiting for Leadership Task Forces on High Priority Franchisee Issues
At the AAFD, we have spent over 25 years pursuing Total Quality Franchising, but change doesn鈥檛 happen without people stepping up to define and implement that change. If you have been looking for a way to 鈥渟tep up,鈥� and bring positive change to the field on franchising, here is your chance. The 深夜福利站is developing six unique task forces that focus on major issues that often divide franchisees and franchisors. We need leaders to join these taskforces to help us define the problem and develop collaborative solutions for the entire franchising community. Interested?
Department of Labor Withdraws Joint Employer Doctrine鈥 Mixed Blessing for Franchisees?
On Wednesday, June 7th, The Department of Labor made the expected announcement that the Trump administration is withdrawing the Obama era joint employer doctrine.聽 This action is a mixed blessing for franchisees.聽On the one hand, the threat of joint employer classification has clearly negatively impacted many franchisees, including triggering the withdrawal of vital HR support by many 鈥渢hreatened鈥� franchisors.
The 深夜福利站Celebrates Great Franchising at Its Total Quality Franchise Awards
On Tuesday, May 2nd, we put on our tuxes and dresses, and the 深夜福利站rolled out the red carpet to celebrate significant achievement in the quest for great franchising at its Total Quality Franchising Awards Gala. The celebration recognized Griswold Home Care as the AAFD鈥檚 Franchisor of the Year, attorney Michael Garner for Lifetime Achievement among many other industry and association leaders. Attendees were surprised and entertained by an 深夜福利站team cast (that included 深夜福利站Chairman, Bob Purvin鈥檚 鈥楤eatles鈥� impersonation) in presenting some endearing song and dance numbers. Then it was time to celebrate the AAFD鈥檚 Total Quality Franchising Awards in a beautifully set ballroom at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort and Spa.
Keith Miller and Ronald Gardner to Receive the 深夜福利站Chairman鈥檚 Award at 2017 Total Quality Franchising Awards Banquet
The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) will honor Keith Miller, Chairman of the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA), and nationally recognized attorney Ronald K. Gardner Jr. with the Total Quality Franchising Chairman鈥檚 Award for Distinguished Service to the Franchising Community. These awards will be presented at the Total Quality Franchising Awards banquet and gala on Tuesday, May 2 in Indian Wells, California. This award is given to individuals who have performed extraordinary advocacy for franchisees.
W. Michael Garner to Be Honored with the AAFD鈥檚 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) has announced W. Michael Garner of Garner & Ginsburg, P.A. as this year鈥檚 recipient of the AAFD鈥檚 Total Quality Franchising Award for Lifetime Achievement. Garner will receive the AAFD鈥檚 highest individual recognition in acknowledgement for a lifetime of embracing collaborative relationships in franchising.
Griswold Home Care Recognized as the AAFD鈥檚 2017 Franchisor of the Year
The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) announced Griswold Home Care (GHC) as AAFD鈥檚 Franchisor of the Year for 2017. Griswold Home Care, a company that provides non-medical at-home care services, made headlines in 2016 for successfully negotiating new franchise agreements that affirm a commitment to a common mission and shared guiding principles with its franchisees. These agreements scored above 97% in their compliance with the AAFD鈥檚 Fair Franchising Standards, one of the highest ratings in the AAFD鈥檚 history.
