Jim Lager

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

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

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

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

FAIRCHISING: How Can We Restore Fairness in Franchising?

What changes would be needed to restore fairness to the franchise relationship? To restore a win-win scenario in which both…

4 years ago

Why Smart Franchisees Fail? Mark-ups, Add-ons & Kickbacks

Why Smart Franchisees Fail is a hype-free, no-BS series on franchising from an insider’s perspective.  Many of the insights are…

4 years ago

Why Smart Franchisees Fail? Getting Rickrolled

Smart franchisees could have done extensive due diligence and research before deciding their franchisor was honorable and trustworthy…  but all…

5 years ago

Why Smart Franchisees Fail? Rose-Colored Glasses

Jim Lager’s success as a franchisee was due, in part, to the fact that he never researched franchising or studied…

5 years ago

PIRTEK USA Franchise: Not All Leaps of Faith End Well

PIRTEK USA and similar franchisors can apparently require that franchisees purchase non-proprietary products from them at whatever price the franchisor…

5 years ago

Franchise Ownership? There’s No Such Thing

“Franchise Ownership? There’s No Such Thing.”  Veteran franchisee Jim Lager dispels the myth that franchisees are business owners. They own…

5 years ago