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American Association of Franchisees and Dealers Expands its Senior Management with New Executive Role

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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PALM DESERT, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) is delighted to announce the return of Amy Mancuso in a new executive role as chief development officer and returning to her role of executive director. The position will expand the organization's senior management to four with Richard Stroiney as chief executive officer, Keith Miller as director of public affairs, and Robert Purvin as chair board of trustees. Amy returns to the AAFD after a two-year hiatus.

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  • The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) is delighted to announce the return of Amy Mancuso in a new executive role as chief development officer and returning to her role of executive director.
  • PALM DESERT, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) is delighted to announce the return of Amy Mancuso in a new executive role as chief development officer and returning to her role of executive director.
  • The position will expand the organization's senior management to four with Richard Stroiney as chief executive officer, Keith Miller as director of public affairs, and Robert Purvin as chair board of trustees.
  • Lucila Garcia, American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, 1 323-646-2150, [email protected] , https://www.aafd.org

American Association of Franchisees and Dealers Announces 12 Additional Franchisee Chapters to its Current Roster of More than 50

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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PALM DESERT, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) welcomes 12 new independent franchisee associations to its organization. The 12 new chapters represent franchisees from: The Little Gym, The Cleaning Authority, Solar Grids, Pinspirations, iCryo, Clean Juice, Action Coach, LearningRX, Music Go Round, Garage Force, Md Optical Franchise, and Central Bark.

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  • The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) welcomes 12 new independent franchisee associations to its organization.
  • PALM DESERT, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) welcomes 12 new independent franchisee associations to its organization.
  • The AAFD's dedication to Total Quality Franchising® promotes fair and equitable franchising and dealer practices by empowering effective independent franchise associations.
  • The twelve new chapters add several hundred franchisee new members to the AAFD.

American Association of Franchisees and Dealers Announces Robert Purvin to Step Down as CEO; Richard Stroiney Promoted

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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PALM DESERT, Calif., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 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.

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  • 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.
  • The AAFD is a national trade association advocating for franchisees and independent dealers.
  • Having a successor with the talents and credentials of Rich has made the decision and the transition far easier," said Purvin.
  • Lucila Garcia, American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, 1 323-646-2150, [email protected] , www.aafd.org

Is the Future of Healthcare Franchising in Jeopardy?

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Over 90% of members believe it will lessen interest from third party buyers and 82% believe the Call Option will lower their eventual sale price.

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  • Over 90% of members believe it will lessen interest from third party buyers and 82% believe the Call Option will lower their eventual sale price.
  • "The Call Option would impact all current owners and those looking to buy into the system.
  • With control over exit timing now in the hands of the Franchisor, both new and current franchisees will face very uncertain futures."
  • Many franchisees in BOA confirm that uncertainty, with 88% agreeing the Call Option inhibits their ability to plan long-term.

AAFD to Honor Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Franchisee Growth Strategist April Porter for Service to the Franchising Community

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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PALM DESERT, Calif., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The tributes will be presented at the AAFD's TQF Awards ceremony on September 13th during the AAFD's annual Franchisee Leadership Summit.

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  • Honorees include United Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and April Porter, an award-winning, former multi-unit franchisee, attorney, franchisee growth strategist, and author.
  • United States Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky is the elected U.S. Representative from Illinois's 9th congressional district, first sworn into office in 1999.
  • In that role, she has been an active advocate for franchisees, fighting to give franchisees a voice with the power imbalance found in franchising.
  • "The AAFD is honored to recognize Congresswoman Schakowsky for her past and ongoing support of franchisees," said Robert Purvin, AAFD chief executive officer and chairman.

AAFD announces 2022 TQF Lifetime Achievement Award to Ron Gardner and the Robert L. Purvin Legacy Award to Keith Miller

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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PALM DESERT, Calif., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), a national trade association advocating for franchisees and independent dealers, today announced the recipients of the AAFD Total Quality Franchising® (TQF) Lifetime Achievement Award and Robert L. Purvin Legacy Award recipients for 2022. Attorney Ron Gardner will be recognized with the TQF Lifetime Achievement Award. Keith Miller will be presented with the Robert Purvin TQF Legacy Award. The honors will be presented at the AAFD's Total Quality Franchising® Awards ceremony on September 12th during the AAFD's annual Franchisee Leadership Summit, September 10-13, in Mesa, Arizona.

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  • Keith Miller will be presented with the Robert Purvin TQF Legacy Award.
  • Attorney Ron Gardner will be recognized with the TQF Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • "The AAFD is honored to present Attorney Ron Gardner with the Total Quality Franchising Lifetime Achievement Award," said Robert Purvin, AAFD chief executive officer and chairman.
  • "The AAFD, and I personally, am honored and privileged to recognize Ron Gardner with the AAFD's TQF Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Cell Phone Repair Independent Owners Association (CPRIOA) Receives One of the Highest Honors by the American Association of Franchisee and Dealers (AAFD)

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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"From the beginning of CPRIOA through today, we strived to honor the mission to provide, promote, strengthen, and protect the value and probability of cell phone franchisees.

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  • "From the beginning of CPRIOA through today, we strived to honor the mission to provide, promote, strengthen, and protect the value and probability of cell phone franchisees.
  • Cell Phone Repair Independent Owners Association is an owners' association of Franchisees of the Cell Phone Repair franchise system and a Chapter Member of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers with headquarters in Palm Desert, CA.
  • Cell Phone Repair is a franchise system operated under the Connected Living division of Assurant, Inc with headquarters in New York, NY.
  • For more information, visit https://cprioa.aafdchapters.org
    AAFD is the oldest, largest, and most respected direct member franchisee trade association in the United States.

FASTSIGNS to Receive AAFD Total Quality Franchising Franchisor of the Year Award

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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CARROLLTON, Texas, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On June 24, Catherine Monson, CEO at FASTSIGNS International, Inc. and Chair of the International Franchising Association, will be accepting the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) Total Quality Franchising Franchisor of the Year Award at the AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit's awards gala.

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  • CARROLLTON, Texas, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On June 24, Catherine Monson, CEO at FASTSIGNS International, Inc. and Chair of the International Franchising Association, will be accepting the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) Total Quality Franchising Franchisor of the Year Award at the AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit's awards gala.
  • "FASTSIGNS International is honored to be presented with the AAFD Total Quality Franchising Franchisor of the Year Award from an organization that represents franchisees from many industries and from coast to coast," said Catherine Monson.
  • Our entire team is committed to these principles, which has resulted in the highly successful franchising company we are."
  • The AAFD was formed by the Declaration of Trust in May of 1992 with the original mission of "Bringing Fairness to Franchising."

AAFD announces 2021 TQF Lifetime Achievement Award to Robert Zarco and Legacy Award to Dale Cantone

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Friday, June 18, 2021
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Attorney Robert Zarco will be recognized with the TQF Lifetime Achievement Award.

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  • Attorney Robert Zarco will be recognized with the TQF Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Dale E. Cantone, Maryland Assistant Attorney General, will be presented with the Robert Purvin TQF Legacy Award.
  • "As a decades-long advocate for franchisees, it is the honor for the AAFD to present Attorney Robert Zarco with the TQF Lifetime Achievement Award," said Robert Purvin, AAFD chief executive officer and chairman.
  • "The AAFD is honored to bestow the TQF Legacy Award to Dale Cantone.

AAFD Names FASTSIGNS International as Franchisor of the Year

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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The honorary award will be accepted by Catherine Monson, chief executive officer and president of FASTSIGNS International, on June 24th during AAFD's annual Franchisee Leadership Summit.

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  • The honorary award will be accepted by Catherine Monson, chief executive officer and president of FASTSIGNS International, on June 24th during AAFD's annual Franchisee Leadership Summit.
  • "The AAFD Total Quality Franchising Franchisor of the Year Award recognizes FASTSIGNS' significant achievement with respect to embracing a collaborative franchising culture focused on unit level profitability as the driving force of the brand's sustainable growth," said Robert Purvin, AAFD chief executive officer and chairman.
  • Under the leadership of Catherine Monson since 2009, FASTSIGNS has reached more than $550 million in systemwide sales and has more than 750 franchises in nine countries.
  • "FASTSIGNS International is honored to be presented with the AAFD Total Quality Franchising Franchisor of the Year Award from an organization that represents franchisees from many industries and from coast to coast," said Catherine Monson.