The “Trojan Earnings Claim” Deceives Franchisees & Courts
“Trojan Earnings Claims” are planted by clever franchisors & their teams in seemingly legitimate publications. When franchisees are asked in
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Peter Lagarias: Let’s Revoke Franchising’s Newest “Get-Out-of-Jail-Free” Card!
Both franchisees and law-abiding franchisors should voice support by January 5, 2022 for NASAA’s proposed SOP to restore anti-fraud protections
Read MoreThe Letter Franchisor Attorneys Are Withholding From Securities Regulators
Franchisor attorneys have worked hard to rig the legal system in their favor, to sidestep investor protections put in place
Read MoreFRESHII CEO Matthew Corrin Earns Prestigious Pinocchio Award
Freshii franchise visionary and leader Matthew Corrin has earned the Unhappy Franchisee Pinocchio Award. Believed to be the youngest recipient
Read MoreFreshii Franchise Bankrupts U.S. Veteran in 18 Months
A thirteen-year National Guard Sergeant survived a tour in Iraq only to fall victim to a far more subtle domestic
Read MoreDeli 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
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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
Read MoreDan Olsen Kevin Harrington Rx2Live Franchise Fraud
Dan Olsen claims to be a franchise guru who has created billion dollar franchise companies. A local volunteer and sports
Read MoreWhy 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
Read MoreDavid Rutkauskas’ FRESHBERRY Franchise Closures [UPDATED]
Originally published March 5, 2015 In the early 2000s, Tulsa franchise seller David Rutkauskas created the illusion that the franchise
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