Why Non-Disclosures (NDAs) Should be Outlawed in Franchising Pt. 2

3 years ago

If the FTC requires franchisors to provide DISCLOSURE documents to prospective franchisees, what are they hiding by using NON-DISCLOSURE agreements…

UBuildIt: Jon Gruden Would be a Safer Hire Than David Rutkauskas

3 years ago

Bob Brauderick:  If you need a franchise salesman to hawk the UBuildIt franchise opportunity, disgraced former Raiders Coach Jon Gruden…

David Rutkauskas’ FRESHBERRY Franchise Closures [UPDATED]

3 years ago

Originally published March 5, 2015 In the early 2000s, Tulsa franchise seller David Rutkauskas created the illusion that the franchise…

Why Non-Disclosures (NDAs) Should be Outlawed in Franchising Pt. 1

3 years ago

If the FTC requires franchisors to provide DISCLOSURE documents to prospective franchisees, what are they hiding by using NON-DISCLOSURE agreements…

VetFran or VetScam? Turnover Rates of IFA-Endorsed Vet-Friendly Franchises

3 years ago

Franchise industry investigative journalist Sean Kelly is doing a deep dive into the practices of groups that profess to guide…

PBA Study’s Message: Don’t Buy a Franchise Resale!

3 years ago

Academic researchers at Palm Beach Atlantic University have concluded that buyers of existing businesses pay 50% more for a franchise…

Monmouth University Professor Threatens Journalist in Attempt to “Cancel” Free Speech UPDATED

3 years ago

Monmouth University, Northeast Business and Economics Association (NBEA), the Journal of Business and Economic Studies  (JBES) are under fire after…

Former Franchisee: Don’t Expect Independence or Freedom From a Franchise

3 years ago

Jim Lager’s experience as a franchisee spans four decades and three national brands.  Now a (truly) independent business owner, Lager…

FRANCHISE LEGISLATION 2021: Resources, News, Updates

3 years ago

Get the latest resources, news, links and resources on the current push for better franchise legislation, enforcement and complaint resolution. …

SBA Franchise Loan Default Disclosure Act – Senators Cortez Masto & Elizabeth Warren Co-Sponsors

3 years ago

We support the Senate Bill S.2162 SBA Franchise Loan Default Disclosure Act which would require the Small Business Administration to…