UnhappyFranchisee.Com has been praised by many as an indispensable resource for franchisees and former franchisees.
Yet our website’s credibility and value is under constant fire from those who like franchising as it has been – with little to no transparency.
Have you found value in the posts and discussions on UnhappyFranchisee.Com? If so, please leave a comment below, and enlighten those who seek to dismiss UnhappyFranchisee.com as a mere gripe site for those looking for someone else to blame for their failures.
UnhappyFranchisee.Com has played a critical role in helping them navigate and overcome the devastating emotional and financial hardships that resulted from their franchise investments.
Several former franchisees have told us that UnhappyFranchisee.Com literally played a role in saving their lives… by letting them know that they were not alone.
By connecting them with others who have faced the same adversities… and got through it.
And by directing them to resources that can help direct them through the greatest challenges that they and their families will ever have to endure.
UnhappyFranchisee.Com provides a safe and supportive forum where current and former franchise owners can share their views and experiences without divulging their identities.
We thank those who take the time to educate prospective franchisees as to how to avoid the mistakes they made… and provide encouragement and support to those who are grappling with the struggles they have overcome.
Has UnhappyFranchisee.Com been helpful in providing you with guidance and support during your franchise-related struggles? Please share a comment below, or email us at UnhappyFranchisee[at]gmail.com.
“this site is a wonderful place to come to for help and support… I believe the “world” needs to see and hear what the rest of us have suffered at the hands of these horrible people” jmd
“I am just glad that I found this website… Still scary, but I’m really glad I’m not by myself in this.” Casey
”During the past months, I have found you all to be a ‘Support Group.” Thank you. The different stories have made us realize we are not alone in dealing with a business failure.” Change Stations Now
“I think this website has helped some of us start to heal from the humilating slap in the face [the franchisor] dealt many of us.” Former Employee
“I am impressed with the participation of this site and the fact that it pops to the top of google search engines and is managed well.” Trisha Grabert
“…it is somewhat comforting to know I’m not alone. I’m not sure I would have made it through this whole thing without losing my sanity if it hadn’t been for this site – so thank you ADMIN and everyone who posts here!” udomatter
“I just now found this website, I thought I was the only one who was ripped off by these people. These people have screwed me out of so much money its not even funny.” Dennis Braddock
“Love this site, pass it on to as many Liberty franchisees as possible.” mike
“This site is here to help those of us who lost our money to these companies” Guest
“Tell all current zees about this website!” mike
“I’m thankful to have found this website.” Theresa
“…thanks to this site most owners are aware that the fear of retaliation from CI is just intimidation and nothing more…” unhappy
“I think it’s awesome that there’s a place for us to come together and vent and just be supportive. If nothing else, this site has been great for my wife and I because for a while there, we really felt alone.” Ryan
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When Franchises sell you a "dog and "pony" show and then subsequently throw you under the bus once you sign on the dotted line and then blackmail you with lots & lots of legal letters to make sure you promise not to not say anything bad about the Franchise or your experience, you feel all alone.
Since finding this website, "Unhappyfranchisee.com", I have been given a breath of fresh air. A place to vent, to warn others of my unfortunate experience and to have them be very careful not to fall into the same traps I did, it is a godsend.
Many thanks to AMIN Sean for caring enough to start this blog and for all of us to realize we're not alone. It was a horrendous experience being part of this franchise and I have happily turned away dozens of others from signing on to this incredibly dysfunctional franchise and hopefully saved them from a ton of grief.
This website was MUCH NEEDED and very much appreciated. Keep up the good work, Sean! :)
Thanks SanFranDan. Thanks for your regular contributions and the camaraderie and support you show other owners. You are not only there for your fellow commenters, but for the many who read and don't ever leave a comment.
What a great job this site is doing! I'm glad that we are able to help guide others into not making the same mistakes we did. Sean, it takes a lot of bravery to go after crooks like Liberty Tax. If there were a medal of honor for websites, this one surely deserves it! Keep up the good work.
Thanks Scammed1! You guys have posted nearly 2500 comments and definitely have the ear of management. Keep commenting and change will come.
I cannot say enough good things about Sean Kelly. For the past seven years Sean has been an inspiration to me and has shown me that there is no higher calling for an attorney that standing up to franchise bullies. I took on a large franchisor on behalf of several defrauded franchisees. I was up against a mega lawfirm with unlimited resources and definitely in over my head. However, Sean took the time to talk to me and let me know I was on the right track. In the end, my clients were vindicated.
He has not done it for the money. He's done it because it's the right thing to do. Now, these bullies are finally taking notice. Are they trying to improve their systems? No. They are suing and threatening Sean. For what? For giving franchisees a voice and exposing the fraud? I ask all of you who have benefitted from this site to closely monitor it over the next month or so. Sean has already been sued by one unscrupulous company for exposing the truth and other systems are making veiled threats that additional suits will be coming. I know that I will not sit back quietly while con men and thieves try to silence you, the franchisees. I hope you will join me in that fight.
This site is very sentimental to me. I found support when needed and have been able to help others when I thought I could not even help myself. I cannot imagine how I would have coped without finding this website and all the active participation from everyone to answer posts or questions.
I felt alone. I felt hopeless. I felt heartbroken. I felt fear. I felt abused. I felt humiliated. I felt intimidated. I felt weak. These people embraced me with the others and helped me. They gave me find strength, courage, comfort and hope. I thank them all and I thank you Sean Kelly!
I can never repay you for even one night of peace you made possible for me.
-Trisha
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Fair and balanced is what comes to my mind when thinking of the unhappy franchisee. All parties involved in the discussion are given the opportunity to voice there thoughts, experiences and opinions. This process gives a community vibe where one is given the opportunity to speak in an open arena and others are given the chance to respond in a fashion that allows everyone to have a voice.
This site has been a staple in my brain. Sean has done a great job. I am there for you anytime Sean.
I was very disappointed with my decision on the franchise I chose, and I lost a lot of time and money. All because I was misled from the start. Through this site, I realized I am not alone, and that a lot of similar situations exist. Nothing can change the past, but with the other franchisee experiences I've read, I was able to learn some valuable insights and suggestions on how to move forward. Thank you unhappy franchise for having this site I only wish I found it much sooner!!
It shouldn’t be any doubt about the importance of the service provided by the UF site.
Why do we need the UF site? We lost our retirement savings, we lost our houses, and our course of life will never be the same. We come here to tell the truth and our bitter story. UF is the only place where the voice of VICTIMIZED FRANCHISEES is being heard. Regrettably, there are many of us and the number seems to grow. I would make UF site a mandatory stop for anybody thinking to invest in a franchise business.
The UF site will close down only when the franchise business will get rid of those who tarnish the “franchise” name: the deceiving, unscrupulous and dishonest franchisors. My prediction? It is not going to happen soon…
Rebel Ron