AAFD

The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) is a national non-profit trade association that represents the rights and interests of franchisees and independent dealers throughout the United States. The AAFDs mission is to promote a collaborative culture between franchisors, franchisees, and dealers. The organization is widely known for crafting its Fair Franchising Standards and for its continued push for Total Quality Franchising. The AAFD provides a broad range of member services designed to help franchisees build market power, create legislative support of interest to franchisees, provide legal and financial support, and provide a wide range of general member benefits. The AAFDs Fair Franchising Standards, Fair Franchising Seal, Trademark Chapters, and emphasis on marketplace solutions led to the Associations recognition as a growing force in franchising. Since its formation in 1992, the AAFD has grown to represent more than 50,000 franchised locations throu...