Is This Top DonutNV Franchisee a Drug Dealer?

Michael Malagon, the Fort Myers franchisee of DonutNV mobile mini-donuts, is an aggressive and active social media marketer, school fundraising promoter, and father of young children.  According to Google Gemini, Mike Malagon also meets the definition of “Drug Dealer.”   by Sean Kelly, founder, Truth for Veterans, Truth for All Initiative.

(UnhappyFranchisee.Com)  Mike Malagon, the Fort Myers franchisee of DonutNV mobile mini-donuts, is an aggressive and active social media marketer, school fundraising promoter, and online drug dealer.

Malagon’s profile on his Facebook page features links to his two companies, DonutNV Fort Myers FL (https://www.facebook.com/DonutNVFortMyersFL/) and Ryder Research Supply (RyderResearch.Co).  He also operates a pep tides Facebook group and a website called Mike’s Pep Talk.

On his Facebook page, Malagon promotes his on-site donut trailer visits to Lee County, FL schools for such events as prom and school dances, sports events, back-to-school, teacher appreciation and more. 

His DonutNV on-site trailers feature buckets of deep-fried mini-donuts coated with sugary glazes and indulgent topping like oreos and gummy worms, and sugary lemonade.  Schools receive a portion of sales according to his posts.

On the same Facebook page, next to family photos and trips with his kids to Disneyworld, Michael Malagon also pushes drugs with names like Retatrutide, Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, BPC-157 , CJC / IPA and PT-141.

Despite his disclaimers stating that these injectable drugs, known a peptides, are not approved for human or veterinary use, Malagon promotes these products to consumers for weight loss, addiction, sexual health and other health issues.

As a hands-on, on-site vendor to Lee County Schools, Mike Malagon’s promotion and/or facilitation of his drug business from his cell-phone within 1000 feet of any Lee County School could potentially have severe criminal and financial repercussions.

The fallout from negative publicity alone could potentially result in the loss of school contracts and/or termination of his franchise agreements.

Despite public exposure nearly a week ago, Mike Malagon’s  online drug business, social media promotions and affiliate program for would-be drug dealers is still active and open for business.

Selling Controlled Substances Within 1000 Feet of a School Carries Enhanced Penalties in Florida

Based on Florida Statutes and the School District of Lee County (SDLC) policies, the sale or distribution of unapproved substances like peptides on school grounds (including electronic or digital sales)  is strictly prohibited through several overlapping regulations.

New Florida laws (HB 379 and HB 1105) not only restrict student cell phone use,  they also empower schools to confiscate devices used for unauthorized purposes. Using a phone to facilitate the sale of unapproved substances would violate district technology and conduct policies.

As a hands-on DonutNV franchisee who is frequently on elementary, middle and high school grounds, selling these substances via cell phone is especially dangerous legally. Florida Statute 893.13 imposes enhanced penalties—often upgrading a third-degree felony to a second-degree felony—for distributing controlled or unapproved substances within 1,000 feet of a school.

Will School Districts Overlook Legal & Reputational Liability for DonutNV Un-Smart Snacks?

Lee County schools limit the sale of foods that don’t meet “Smart Snacks in School regulation.  High sugar and caloric content already put DonutNV at a disadvantage… will Lee County schools also overlook the possibility of a vendor conducting controversial and/or illegal sales just for a cut of the day’s donut sales?

Will DonutNV and Gross Franchise Group PLC Protect its Brand & Public Safety?

DonutNV Franchising Inc. has added strict language to its franchise agreements prohibiting franchisees from joining Facebook groups or websites without prior written approval.

DonutNV Franchising Inc. has reportedly threatened franchisees with litigation for vaguely negative opinions voiced online.

At least one franchisee reports having been threatened with litigation if comments the franchisor deemed negative weren’t deleted immediately.

According to its current franchise agreement,

DonutNV Franchising may terminate this Agreement… without opportunity to cure, if  (xiv) Franchisee or any Owner is accused by any governmental authority or third party of any act, or if Franchisee or any Owner commits any act or series of acts, that in DonutNV Franchising’s reasonable opinion, is morally offensive, is a significant violation of DonutNV Franchising’s company values, or attracts or could attract significant negative attention to the DonutNV brand…

We’ve Alerted Gross Law Group PLC About the Drug Dealing Franchisee

Gross Law Group PLC of Panama City, Florida represents DonutNV Franchising Inc. on franchisee relationship and compliance issues.

Gross Law Group is owned and operated by franchise attorney congressional candidate for Florida’s 2nd District Keith “Keithly” Gross.  As Gross has informed us that he does not represent and does not have involvement with DonutNV Franchising, Inc., we have notified the other two attorneys in his firm, Travis Tarpeh and Robert Vinson.

We have posted screenshots and other documentation for the convenience of DonutNV Franchising, Inc., Gross Law, the FDA, the DEA, the FBI, Lee County School District, the Lee County Sheriff, the Florida State Police, the Florida Attorney General, Fort Myers and Alva, Florida police departments and other interested parties:

DonutNV Fort Myers Pep Tide Gallery

Could Drug Dealer Mike Malagon Drug Bring Negative Attention to the DonutNV Brand?

Franchisees, school board officials, teachers and others are invited to share their thoughts and opinions in the comment section below, or via confidential email to the author at UnhappyFranchisee[at]Gmail[dot]com.

Franchisee Michael Malagon, DonutNV Franchising Inc. representatives, and attorneys have been asked to indicate whether the sale of peptides on pages associated with the DonutNV brand is a matter of concern and, if so, what actions are being taken to protect public health..

Further documentation of all claims and examples is available upon request.

DonutNV Pep Tides Investigation Timeline & Links

Our expose on Michael Malagon’s online drug business launched Tuesday, June 5, 2026.

Does DonutNV Tolerate Online Drug Sales by Franchisees? Just Not Complaints?

On May 6, we posted more documentation & discussed why Malagon’s use of disclaimers (“For Research Purposes Only”  “Not Approved for Human or Veterinary Use.”) would likely not shield him – or others – from legal liability.

Will Disclaimers Protect DonutNV Franchisee Michael Malagon’s Peptide Sales Scheme?

We also posted information on the potential health dangers of the products the Fort Meyers donut maker is selling:

Ryder Research Peptides Described as “Potentially Life Threatening”

We posted a gallery of images and documentation for law enforcement and interested parties 5/11/26.

DonutNV Fort Myers Pep Tide Gallery

As of this posting, Mike Malagon’s Facebook page, and pep tides websites continues to promote and sell injectable drugs not approved for human use.

[Incidently, the Food & Drug Administration dedicated page for Reporting Unlawful Sales of Medical Products on the Internet ; Report a tip to the DEA here]

What do you think?  Does Mike Malagon’s Peptide Drug Scheme Pose a Threat to the DonutNV Brand?  Should DonutNV Franchising Inc. Take Action?

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