SAN DIEGO, CA, February 2,2012 - The American Association of Franchisees and
Dealers (AAFD) has launched new social media outlets to connect with its
community of franchisees and dealers who share similar interests. The launch
of these new social networks reflects the organization's continuing
commitment to increase franchisee communication, promoting Total Quality
Franchising practices and supporting effective franchisee associations.

The AAFD has a franchisee channel on YouTube
, active Facebook
and Google+
pages, LinkedIn
Company page and a following on Twitter
. These outlets will provide the latest news
on the AAFD as well as general franchisee information and user generated
info from AAFD members and staff.

"These new social network platforms provide AAFD with another method of
communicating and engaging the franchisee community," states AAFD CEO,
Robert Purvin. "Our goal is to educate and allow members to make informed
decisions about their business and how this can be achieved as they link
back to the AAFD website."

"The AAFD social media sites offers a unique opportunity for new or
prospective members to interact with other AAFD members and staff to get
insight on how to make the most of their franchise," adds AAFD Social Media
Director, Joel Ellazar. "It will give us yet another opportunity to listen
to the needs and concerns of franchisees, and to work harder to meet those
needs, both online and when they come to visit us at the AAFD.org."

Everyone is invited to visit the AAFD social media sites at the following
locations:

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/TotalQualityFranchising

Google Plus

https://plus.google.com/b/104597552905017907405/104597552905017907405/posts

Twitter

https://twitter.com/#!/aafd_

YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/aafdtv

LinkedIn

http://www.linkedin.com/company/american-association-of-franchisees-and-deal
ers-aafd-


May 1, 2012 marks the 20th Anniversary of the AAFD, a national non-profit
trade association representing the rights and interests of franchisees and
independent dealers throughout the United States. The AAFD is focused on
market driven reform to achieve its mission to define and promote
collaborative franchise cultures that the AAFD describes as Total Quality
Franchising. Since its formation the AAFD has grown to represent more than
50,000 franchised locations throughout the United States. The AAFD has
members in all 50 states and represents more than 100 different franchise
systems.

The AAFD's Fair Franchising Standards, Fair Franchising Seal, Trademark Chapters, and
emphasis on Marketplace Solutions led to the Association's recognition as a
growing force in franchising. The AAFD's Branded Partner programs add a new
dimension to the value of AAFD membership. 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.

For more information about the AAFD, please call toll free - 800-733-9858 or
visit www.AAFD.org.