Marc Zirogiannis

NY Bagel Franchise Scam Links & Complaint Timeline

We stopped the NY Bagel Scam! After a nearly ten-year battle by investigative journalist Sean Kelly and his franchise watchdog…

1 year ago

NY BAGEL CAFÉ Franchise: How Many Have Closed? [UPDATED]

NY Bagel Cafe & Deli franchise:  How many have closed?  As of 4/11/22, we have documented 60 locations that have…

3 years ago

NY Bagel Franchise Scam Victims: Urgent Action is Needed

Victims of the NY Bagel Franchise Scam are urged to submit their Victim Impact Statements ASAP.  Help drafting your statement…

3 years ago

Federal Judge Gerald Pappert REQUIRES Convicted Franchise Scammer to Sell Franchises as Condition of Bail

In July, 2020, Federal District Judge Gerald “Jerry” Pappert signed a bail order that appears to require convicted franchise opportunity…

3 years ago

NY Bagel Scammer Joe Smith to Get LESS Than Five Years for Massive Franchise Fraud

NY Bagel scam victims, some of whom lost homes, marriages and as much as half a million dollars, are feeling…

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

Despite Alesia Visconti Denial, Franserve Brokers Promote Davidovich NYC Bagel Scam

Franserve CEO Alesia Visconti claims that Franserve ejected the Davidovich NYC Bagel & Sandwich Shop franchise from its promoted franchises. …

5 years ago

Is the Franchise Brokers Association (FBA) Promoting the Davidovich NY Bagel Franchise Scam?

The Franchise Brokers Association claims it stands as “the beacon of integrity and the hub for knowledge, professionalism, and growth…

5 years ago

Are FRANSERVE Brokers Promoting the Davidovich NY Bagel Franchise Scam?

Are Franserve franchise brokers unknowingly promoting the blatant franchise scam now being marketed as Davidovich NYC Bagel & Sandwich Shop? …

5 years ago