FRANCHISE ISSUES

Deli Delicious Franchise Violation Order; Did Attorney Stephen Colley Lie?

Deli Delicious Franchising Inc. has not been approved to sell franchises by the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation…

3 years ago

Does U.S. Army Veteran Jim Lager Recommend the PIRTEK Franchise?

If you search “Jim Lager PIRTEK,” you might think that U.S. Army veteran Jim Lager is a happy & successful…

3 years ago

NY Bagel Scam Joe Smith Federal Fraud Trial to Begin

NY Bagel scammer Joseph Smith, formerly of Newburgh, NY is going to trial on Federal charges of Fraud, Tax Fraud…

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago