Retail franchise

PLAY N TRADE Franchise: 30 Stores to Open in 2010

Embattled and controversial franchise video game chain Play N Trade continues to sell franchises and boast about its new store…

14 years ago

PRO GOLF OF AMERICA Franchise Ends in Chapter 11 Asset Auction

Pro Golf of America CEO/President Frank Hutton recently posted this notice on LinkedIn: “Franchise Chapter 11 Asset Auction - Bankruptcy…

15 years ago

WIRELESS TOYZ Fraud Case: Franchise Company, Simtob Must Pay; Barbat Cleared

One of several franchisee lawsuits charging Wireless Toyz, and executives Richard Simtob, Joe Barbat, and Jack Barbat with fraud has…

15 years ago

RENT-A-CENTER / COLORTYME to Pay $340K for Customer Harrassment

Rent-A-Center, the parent of rental franchise chain ColorTyme, has reached a settlement with the Washington Attorney General’s Office over claims…

15 years ago

WIRELESS TOYZ: Joe Barbat Claims Lazy Franchisees Have Selves to Blame

Joe Barbat claims that Wireless Toyz franchise investors have themselves to blame for their failures. According to a  Local 4…

15 years ago

WIRELESS TOYZ: Joe Barbat Fraud Trials

Known for his mini-mansion, fast cars, and millionaire lifestyle, Joe Barbat, founder of the 200 unit Wireless Toyz franchise chain,…

15 years ago

RICKY’S: Summit, NJ Store Equipment Auction

Another sad milestone for the dying Ricky’s Candy, Cones & Chaos franchise dream.   Equipment for the defunct Ricky’s Candy, Cones…

15 years ago

RICKY’S CANDY: Why’d the Princeton Store Close?

Thanks to Krystal Knapp, writer for the Times of Trenton, for citing UnhappyFranchisee.com as a source for her recent article…

15 years ago

RICKY’S CANDY, CONES & CHAOS: Summit, NJ Store to Close

We received the following sad message via email from Liliana Carvalho, the owner of the Ricky’s Candy, Cones & Chaos…

15 years ago