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By Kevin Schlutz As you read this, the AKFCF Convention is now over, with an amazing attendance of between 1,800-2,000! The Greater Midwest is contributing about 10 percent of those, with almost 200 attendees. Of course, it is so hard to pin down a number these days with so many multi-region members. It all comes down to which region they say they are from. We are happy...

By Amber Peoples The 2022 election season is underway and it’s apparent that the 118th Congress will look much different than the 117th. Six Republican senators and one Democrat have announced their retirement at the end of 2022. Meanwhile, in the House of Representatives, a staggering 31 Democrats and 15 Republicans will either retire or seek other offices at the start of the new Congress. For...

By Kelly Rodenberg After two years of going without a live Convention, more than 1,800 attendees arrived in Orlando, Florida, on March 7 for the 2022 AKFCF Annual Convention and Trade Show, which kicked off at the Gaylord Palms Resort. The Convention ballrooms were again filled with smiling faces, warm embraces, belly laughs, and just the plain joy of being in person for a meeting. After months...

On Jan. 26, 2022, Justice Stephen Breyer announced that he will retire from the highest court in the land at the end of the current term. As one of the court’s three liberal judges, the move will allow President Joe Biden to appoint a liberal judge and maintain the 6-3 split. The Senate, which will be voting on Biden’s nominee, is getting impatient awaiting his...

The Northwest KFC Franchisee Association is excited to announce our first in-person event in two years. We’re set to return to exciting Las Vegas for our annual Spring Meeting. We’ll be at the Bally’s Hotel during our April 12-14 event — “Life in the Fast Lane”. We have a fantastic program planned for our teams. We’re offering several workshops to include topics such as “Winning the...

By Amber Peoples President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate has officially met its end for large businesses at the hands of the United States Supreme Court. On Friday, January 7, the Supreme Court heard arguments related to the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), which required employers with 100 employees or more to ensure that any employee not vaccinated against COVID-19 be...

By Kelly Rodenberg We are so excited for this year’s Convention, especially to see you all in person! Production is in full force, menus are being selected, hotel block is booked, entertainment is ready, and the fun is waiting for you in Orlando. Below are just a few new announcements for your information: To receive the group rate at the Gaylord Palms Resort, you must reserve your room...

By Michael Houston Who would have thought so much damage could be done to the small business community in one short year? Now, more than ever, we must realize the importance of participating and supporting the government affairs committee and PAC. Other than voting, the PAC is our only avenue for real change in government. We have lost an entire generation of workers to the false sense...

By Kelly Rodenberg Like many organizations, the AKFCF is taking an opportunity to look back over the last 12 months. Despite the continued challenges that COVID-19 still caused, it was a busy year for our leadership, franchisees, vendors, and teams with many successes and accomplishments. We continued to implement our primary initiatives despite travel and health restrictions. This year’s Annual Convention — The Power of the People...