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The Fair Franchising Seal is a powerful marketing tool rewarding fair franchising practices. The AAFD honors Seal recipients in the marketplace and thereby encourages negotiated franchised relationships and ethical franchising practices. Only franchisors that earn the Fair Franchising Seal are eligible to market their franchise opportunities through the AAFD, and through AAFD sponsored trade shows. The AAFD Fair Franchising Seal sets a new standard for franchise selection.
The Dawn of Franchisor Accreditation
The AAFD's philosophy of promoting marketplace solutions is dramatically embodied in the AAFD's Fair Franchising Standards and Franchisor Accreditation Program. Designed to prove that fair franchising is good business, the AAFD's Fair Franchising Seal is available to any franchisor whose franchise agreement and franchising practices support the principles of Total Quality Franchising as enunciated in the AAFD Fair Franchising Standards and receives a high approval rating from the franchisees of its system. Although the AAFD bestows the Fair Franchising Seal upon franchisors that meet the Association's criteria, it is the franchisees of the particular system that nominate their franchisor and ultimately determine whether or not the franchisor has met the criteria to earn the Seal and retain it.
The Fair Franchising Seal is available to any franchisor that meets the following criteria:
- The franchisor must recognize an independent franchisee association or AAFD Trademark Chapter.
- The franchisor and independent franchisee association must each certify to the AAFD (and the AAFD must confirm), that the franchisor's franchising practices and then current franchise agreement are consistent with the spirit of the AAFD's Fair Franchising Standards.
- The franchisor must have received a satisfactory rating from its franchisees pursuant to an independent survey measuring the franchisees' satisfaction with the business practices of the franchisor.
Cuppy’s Coffee & More is a specialty coffee and smoothie franchise based out of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. Cuppy’s Coffee has welcomed over 225 franchisees to the family since June of 2006, and is currently opening five or more stores each month. Cuppy’s Coffee expects to have 51 stores open by the end of August, 2007.
The year old franchise earned a nearly perfect score of 99.5% conformity with the AAFD Fair Franchising Standards, the highest grade ever achieved. Cuppy’s Coffee takes pride in its franchising agreement and believes treating franchisees as partners attributes to its success.
Cuppy’s Coffee enables it’s franchisees to serve the best lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, moccachinos and so much more. With hand roasted and hand blended beans—you can really taste the difference! Cuppy’s Coffee also offers 100% all natural crushed fruit smoothies, and serves Ghirardelli syrups, Monin flavorings and award winning Caffé D’arte coffee.
Andi Davidson
Public Relations Manager
348 Miracle Strip Pkwy Suite 10
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
1-888-241-4324
Email: andi@medinamgt.com
Web: http://www.cuppys.com
Expetec Technology Services, headquartered in Aberdeen, S.D., was founded in 1992 and began franchising in 1996 and has been awarded numerous honors for exceptional growth and service. The organization was acquired in 2005 by Jet Company, an Aberdeen venture capital group. Expetec prides itself on being a franchise friendly organization and offers a variety of services to it’s franchisees from a designated tech support hotline to the Outbound Call Center and dedicated Corporate Marketing department to assist them in all of their marketing needs. Expetec is the only IT Franchise Company to receive the Fair Franchising Seal from AAFD. The company can be found on the web at www.expetec.com.
Jamie Rystrom
Marketing Assistant
12 2nd Ave SW
Aberdeen, SD 57401
1-888-297-2292 Ext. 3010
Email: jrystrom@expetec.com
Web: http://www.expetec.com
Great Harvest Bread Company began in 1976 with our first bread store in Great Falls, Montana, where everything was made from scratch and bread was sold hot out of the oven each day. Today, Great Harvest has over 200 locations in 39 states and we still make everything from scratch in each store. We use all natural ingredients, and mill daily our own hand-selected wheat into fresh whole wheat flour, hand knead our loaves and serve the most phenomenal bread, scones, cinnamon rolls and muffins, hot out of the oven every day. Our "out-of-the-box" approach to franchising, with the freedom we give our franchises, the family type relationship that we build, the learning community that we have created to facilitate the sharing of ideas, the generosity that we seek, not only in our franchisees but in ourselves, and our mutually negotiated franchise agreement, has resulted in a 99% approval rating by our franchisees. We are honored and privileged to have our franchisees award us this Seal of Approval, through the AAFD.
Dawn Eisenzimer
Director of New Franchise Development
28 South Montana Street
Dillon, MT 59725
800.442.0424
Email: dawne@greatharvest.com
Web: http://www.greatharvest.com/
GuestHouse International® evolved from the first GuestHouse Inn & Suites in Little Rock AR in 1987 to become a leading mid-market brand with more than 65 properties across America and one property in China. GuestHouse International’s most popular standard amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, freshly baked Belgian waffles, 25” remote-controlled TV’s with free sports, movie and all news channels, In-room coffeemakers, free parking, high speed internet access and kids always stay free! The GuestHouse International® franchise support system is one of the best in the industry. Franchise Service Managers provide support from initial opening to front desk training to outside sales assistance. Our Brand Assurance team helps property managers maintain the highest possible standards to ensure guest satisfaction and increase success. InnLink Central Reservation Systems (located in GuestHouse Int’l corporate headquarters) delivers GDS, voice and branded reservation services at www.guesthouseintl.com. Guest House International franchise agreements reward success and a true working relationship between owner and franchisor. GuestHouse International® targets the mid-priced market segment and offer Developers at any stage: from first time Owner to experienced operator.
Terry Kline
SVP Franchise Development
301 S Main Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401
605-725-5302 (direct)
605-228-2265 (cell)
1-800-890-7850 (toll-free)
terry@settleinn.com
Consumer Site: www.guesthouseintl.com
Hawthorn Suites is the predominately upscale extended stay hotel chain with such all-inclusive comforts as daily complimentary hot breakfast buffet, social hour, exercise and meeting facilities, swimming pool, spa, SportCourt, guest laundry and on-site convenience store. Spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom suites are equipped with kitchens, coffeemakers, two-line phones with modem ports and voice mail, and extended cable TV with movie channel and VCP. Hawthorn is franchised by US Franchise Systems (USFS), the first hotel company to receive the AAFD's Fair Franchising Seal. USFS is one of the nation's fastest growing hospitality systems, in part due to its reputation for treating franchisees with fairness and respect. The company's fair franchise agreement reflects that philosophy, and is fast becoming the model for the license agreement of the future. USFS received a 98% endorsement of its franchisees and is proud to have been honored with this distinguished Seal.
Roy E. Flora
13 Corporate Square. Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30329
404.235.7429
Fax: 404.235.7465
Email: roy.flora@usfsi.com
Web: http://www.usfsi.com
Meineke Car Care Center is a leader in the automotive aftermarket, providing high-quality, low-cost under-car repair services at approximately 900 locations across North America. With 30 years of experience as an automotive aftermarket franchisor, Meineke understands that the principles of fair franchising are good business practices. Therefore, it is a tremendous honor to be the first automotive industry franchisor to earn the AAFD's Fair Franchising Seal with a resounding 92% of Meineke franchisees voting in favor of granting the award.
Mark Street
VP-Franchise Development
128 S. Tryon Street, Suite 900
Charlotte, NC 28214
800.634.6353
Email: mark.street@meineke.com
Web: http://www.meineke.com
Microtel Inns & Suites is the all newly-constructed, interior corridor, budget hotel chain. Properties offer single, double and suite accommodations with an average daily rate of $35-$55. The brand prides itself in providing guests with clean, safe, modern rooms at old-fashioned prices without extra charges for unwanted amenities. Microtel is franchised by US Franchise Systems (USFS), the first hotel company to receive the AAFD's Fair Franchising Seal. USFS is one of the nation's fastest growing hospitality systems, in part due to its reputation for treating franchisees with fairness and respect. The company's fair franchise agreement reflects that philosophy, and is fast becoming the model for the license agreement of the future. USFS received a 98% endorsement of its franchisees and is proud to have been honored with this distinguished Seal.
Roy E. Flora
13 Corporate Square. Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30329
404.235.7429
Fax: 404.235.7465
Email: roy.flora@usfsi.com
Web: http://www.usfsi.com
Motel 6 Began in 1962 with one property in Southern California, Motel 6 is now one of the largest company-owned and operated lodging chains in the United States. Motel 6 began the concept of a nationwide economy chain -- where travelers can find consistent quality at the best price of any national brand. "No-frills" is the Motel 6 virtue. For 40 years, Motel 6 has sent a message to the public, selling a clean comfortable room at the best price of any national chain. Motel 6 has since become a household name, synonymous with no-frills value. Motel 6 is franchised by Accor North America, Inc. With 3,700 hotels worldwide, Accor is a global leader in the hotel industry. In the U.S. and Canada, Accor franchises economy lodging leaders Motel 6, Red Roof Inns and Studio 6. Of Accor's 1,200+ North American properties, today 230 are franchised. An integral part of our growth strategy will include franchise relationships with a diverse mix of entrepreneurs that share the Accor spirit of quality, fairness and respect. These same ideals have recently gained Accor the AAFD's Fair Franchising Seal. Accor is privileged to have received support from 98% of our franchisees, and we are proud to have been awarded this notable Seal.
Cynthia Gartman, CFE
Director of Franchise Administration
4001 International Parkway
Carrolton, TX 75007
972.360.2547
Fax: 972.360.5567
Email: cgartman@accor-na.com
Web: http://www.accor.com
Red Roof Inn First opened in Columbus, Ohio in 1973. Today, Red Roof Inns has more than 350 Inns, serves millions of guests each year and employs over 6,000 people. For nearly 30 years, the lodging company's commitment to quality growth has contributed to the creation of the Red Roof Inns identity, which represents value, consistency, and excellent service. Red Roof Inn offers each guest free expanded cable; kids 18 and under stay free; movies and video games on-demand at a modest charge; snack centers; cribs at no charge; rollaway beds on-request for a modest charge; non-smoking rooms and complimentary freshly brewed coffee. Red Roof Inns offers several features in its Business King Rooms that appeal to business travelers, such as king-sized bed, large desk with enhanced workspace and over-head lighting; a modem dataport for easy computer access, 25" remote-controlled TVs, credenza with drawers and a telephone with speaker. Red Roof Inn is franchised by Accor North America, Inc. With 3,700 hotels worldwide, Accor is a global leader in the hotel industry. In the U.S. and Canada, Accor franchises economy lodging leaders Motel 6, Red Roof Inns and Studio 6. Of Accor's 1,200+ North American properties, today 230 are franchised. An integral part of our growth strategy will include franchise relationships with a diverse mix of entrepreneurs that share the Accor spirit of quality, fairness and respect. These same ideals have recently gained Accor the AAFD's Fair Franchising Seal. Accor is privileged to have received support from 98% of our franchisees, and we are proud to have been awarded this notable Seal.
Cynthia Gartman, CFE
Director of Franchise Administration
4001 International Parkway
Carrolton, TX 75007
972.360.2547
Fax: 972.360.5567
Email: cgartman@accor-na.com
Web: http://www.accor.com
For over 14 years, Settle Inn management has worked to establish a consistent and effective lodging system and grown to become a successful regional brand. Working with the AAFD in 2005, Settle Inn, LLC developed a franchise agreement that has been awarded the most franchise friendly contract in the lodging industry. Settle Inn is a hotel designed for hoteliers by hoteliers with a back-to-the-basics approach, and is based upon a quality physical product, great rooms and a great guest experience. We offer our Owners a simple cost effective partnership with our 100% to commitment to their success including; 24/7 800 call center, 2-way reservations interface, 100% FREE PMS software, 24/7 tech support, 24/7 online booking engine at www.settleinn.com, proprietary & permanent sales and service training reinforced monthly for all system hotels, experienced quality assurance staff, an exciting guest loyalty program and an overall approach to marketing that is fresh and fun. We currently offer two brand levels: Settle Inn and Settle Inn & Suites. Both brands target the mid-priced market segment and offer Developers at any stage: from first time Owner to experienced operator to grow with America's friendliest brand.
Terry Kline
SVP Franchise Development
301 S Main Street
Aberdeen, SD 57401
605-725-5302 (direct)
605-228-2265 (cell)
1-800-890-7850 (toll-free)
terry@settleinn.com
Consumer Site: www.settleinn.com
Owner & Developer Site: www.gosettleinn.com
The Straw Hat Cooperative Corporation was formed in 1987 as the result of an attempted buyout by Pizza Hut. Now entirely owned by the individual store owners or "members", Straw Hat has established a model for fair franchising in the restaurant industry. THe sole purpose of the cooperative is to give each store an advantage and benefit from being part of the larger group. With low royalty cost (1-3/4%) and high value and services, Straw Hat operators have a very distinct advantage over the numerous competitors in the pizza restaurant segment. Straw Hat has very effectively demonstrated that the cooperative format can be viable in the restaurant business.
925.837.3400
Web: http://www.strawhatpizza.com
Studio 6 Accor North America, Inc. began franchising its new extended-stay-lodging brand, Studio 6, in the summer of 1999. Its first franchised Studio 6 Prototype opened in Port Arthur, Texas in 2001. The Studio 6 extended-stay brand is specifically designed for budget-conscious travelers staying five or more days in one location. The brand provides low weekly rates, fully equipped kitchens, free local calls, 24-hour guest laundry facilities and phones with data ports. Studio 6 is franchised by Accor North America, Inc. With 3,700 hotels worldwide, Accor is a global leader in the hotel industry. In the U.S. and Canada, Accor franchises economy lodging leaders Motel 6, Red Roof Inns and Studio 6. Of Accor's 1,200+ North American properties, today 230 are franchised. An integral part of our growth strategy will include franchise relationships with a diverse mix of entrepreneurs that share the Accor spirit of quality, fairness and respect. These same ideals have recently gained Accor the AAFD's Fair Franchising Seal. Accor is privileged to have received support from 98% of our franchisees, and we are proud to have been awarded this notable Seal.
Director of Franchise Administration
4001 International Parkway
Carrolton, TX 75007
972.360.2547
Fax: 972.360.5567
Email:
Web: http://www.accor.com
Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc is the leading provider of educational services to families, schools, and industry. The company traditionally is known for its network of more than 600 Sylvan Learning Centers across North America that provide supplemental education services to students of all skill levels. Sylvan is also a leader in franchise-franchisee relationships, having an established track record of working with its franchisee association to achieve a balanced franchise agreement and the involvement of its franchisee population.
Greg Helwig
1000 Lancaster Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
800.284.8214
410.843.8717
Email: webmaster@sylvanfranchise.com
Web: http://www.sylvanfranchise.com
North America's largest child care company offering a franchise opportunity! Since its launch in 1990, the Tutor Time brand has grown to become one of the largest child care franchise systems in the world. How? By combining our knowledge of child development with an understanding of the needs of parents, teachers, regulatory agencies and administrators. As a Tutor Time franchisee, you'll be on the vanguard of the latest teaching techniques and curriculum, supported by proven business systems and up-to-date technology.
Tutor Time centers are professionally-run facilities offering a curriculum that integrates progressive, traditional and Montessori styles of education within a structured environment. Find out more about how you can enjoy success with your own business, while playing an integral role in the care and development of your community's children. Please call our Franchise Development Department at 1-800-275-1235 for more information on the Tutor Time franchise business opportunity.
Steve Blahunka
Vice President - Franchise Operations
21333 Haggerty Road Suite 300
Novi, MI 48375
1-800-275-1235
Email: sblahunka@tutortime.com
Web: http://www.tutortime.com