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The “Trojan Earnings Claim” Deceives Franchisees & Courts

“Trojan Earnings Claims” are planted by clever franchisors & their teams in seemingly legitimate publications.  When franchisees are asked in…

3 years ago

Peter Lagarias: Let’s Revoke Franchising’s Newest “Get-Out-of-Jail-Free” Card!

Both franchisees and law-abiding franchisors should voice support by January 5, 2022 for NASAA’s proposed SOP to restore anti-fraud protections…

3 years ago

Franchise Discussion, Documents, Links: NASAA Proposed S.O.P.

Happy New Year!  Unhappy Franchisee is hosting good old fashioned Franchising Town Hall Meeting, pig roast & idea exchange! Share…

3 years ago

The Letter Franchisor Attorneys Are Withholding From Securities Regulators

Franchisor attorneys have worked hard to rig the legal system in their favor, to sidestep investor protections put in place…

3 years ago

The Letter Franchisor Attorneys Withheld From The FTC

Jim Lager, a former franchisee of three franchise brands and now an industry whistleblower, was forbidden by franchisor attorney David…

3 years ago

NASAA Advisor Forbids Franchisee Participation in NASAA Public Comments

An association of North American Securities Administrators (NASAA) is inviting the public to comment on a proposed rule that would…

3 years ago

Franchise Attorney, Mediator David Kaufmann Ethics Accusations

Franchisor attorney David Kaufmann of law firm Kaufmann, Gilden & Robbins is under fire & facing ethical questions regarding his…

3 years ago

Do FRESHii Franchisees Endorse the FRESHii Franchise Opportunity?

Is the soon-to-be rebooted Freshii franchise a good investment?   After its disastrous stock performance and widespread franchise closures, Toronto-based Freshii…

3 years ago

Some Franchisors & VetFran Exploit Veterans Even After They’ve Failed

Social media accounts of franchisors like PIRTEK & Freshii & associations like VetFran are filled with pictures of the smiling…

3 years ago

FRESHII CEO Matthew Corrin Earns Prestigious Pinocchio Award

Freshii franchise visionary and leader Matthew Corrin has earned the Unhappy Franchisee Pinocchio Award.  Believed to be the youngest recipient…

3 years ago