Are Veterans Being Targeted by a Bait-and-Switch Investment Scheme?

3 years ago

Former Sergeant of Marines Kyle De Santis, a disabled veteran, has lost his investment of possibly $1,000,000 or more to…

Is SNAP-ON TOOLS Exploiting Military Veterans? An Open Letter to CEO Nicholas Pinchuk (UPDATED)

3 years ago

Snap-On Inc. (NYSE: SNA) & paid promoters like VetFran claim that military veterans can be their own boss and gain…

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

4 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!

4 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

4 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

4 years ago

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