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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PBA Study’s Message: Don’t Buy a Franchise Resale!
Academic researchers at Palm Beach Atlantic University have concluded that buyers of existing businesses pay 50% more for a franchise
Read MoreMonmouth University Professor Threatens Journalist in Attempt to “Cancel” Free Speech UPDATED
Monmouth University, Northeast Business and Economics Association (NBEA), the Journal of Business and Economic Studies (JBES) are under fire after
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DENTAL FIX RX Franchise Complaints [UPDATED]
Dental Fix RX was named by Dr. John Hayes as one of his “12 Amazing Franchise Opportunities for 2015.” Yet
Read MoreFranchise Fraud Complaint Submitted to International Franchise Association (IFA)
A co-chair of the International Franchise Association (IFA), several members of the IFA Supplier forum, and 23 franchise companies are
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FASTSIGNS Catherine Monson’s Ethics Controversy
Catherine Monson, FASTSIGNS CEO & 2nd Co-Chair of the International Franchise Association, seems to be everywhere – receiving countless awards
Read MoreRESTORATION 1 Franchise Deception: Gary Findley Doubles Down
Restoration 1 apparently paid an author to endorse its franchise opportunity as “amazing” and to add their promotional copy to
Read MoreLIME PAINTING Franchise Integrity Questioned
Lime Painting franchise CEO Nick Lopez put out a press release stating that he is “honored” that company was selected
Read MoreThe Franchise King Joel Libava on Full Disclosure in Franchise Content Marketing
Joel Libava is a former franchise broker who became King… More specifically, The Franchise King®. Joel consults with people looking
Read MoreBIZCOM ASSOCIATES: Franchise PR Firm or Troll Farm?
It’s widely reported that the Russians set up “troll farms” to spread fake news and misinformation to create discord and
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