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NYC Davidovich Bagel Ejected From International Franchise Expo (IFE)

International Franchise Expo (IFE) officials and the New York Attorney General's Office, led by Franchise Section Chief Joseph Punturo, acted…

6 years ago

UPDATED: IFE International Franchise Expo Ejects NYC Bagel Franchise Scam

UPDATE: This post has been updated to reflect the quick and decisive action taken by the International Franchise Expo (IFE)…

6 years ago

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT Franchise SBA Loans Investigated by U.S. Senator

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchise SBA-guaranteed loans, which we’ve reported have an unusually high and growing default rate, are being investigated…

6 years ago

Two More Taxpayer Funded EXPERIMAC Franchises Closed

Three Experimac franchise stores have closed in the past month, two of which were taxpayer-financed through SBA guaranteed loans.  The…

6 years ago

EXPERIMAC Franchise Closed Store List – UPDATED

Experimac is a retail franchise opportunity promoted and sold by United Franchise Group (UFG), the multi-concept franchisor of Signarama, EmbroidMe…

6 years ago

Is the EXPERIMAC Franchise Chain Built on a Lie? Chicago Experimac Closing Raises Questions.

The Experimac franchise on West Madison Street in the Chicago Loop has closed despite a prime location and high customer…

6 years ago

SCHOOL OF ROCK Franchise, Sterling Partners CEO Controversy: UPDATED (Topic Index)

If one wished to hire professionals to create a real life case study on how NOT to handle public criticism,…

6 years ago

ILoveKickboxing CEO Michael Parrella Sued for Fraud

ILoveKickboxing franchisor ILKB, LLC, CEO Michael Parrella, sales director Scott Ferrari, and franchise salesman Ryan Healy are getting hit hard…

6 years ago

UNITED FRANCHISE GROUP (UFG) Sells Franchise Dreams. Here’s How Many End.

United Franchise Group (UFG) of West Palm Beach, Florida sells franchise investment dreams under such brands as Signarama, Fully Promoted…

6 years ago

EXPERIMAC a “Failing Franchise System” Franchisee Lawsuit Alleges

According to a Petition for Arbitration filed last year on behalf of an Experimac franchisee, the United Franchise Group (UFG)…

6 years ago