Federal Trade Commission

Phoenix Franchise Brands, Greg Longe Running “a Pyramid Scheme” Claims Longtime Franchisee

Tamara Bean, a successful & respected franchise owner of 17 years, claims she can no longer remain silent as franchisor…

2 months ago

FETCH! Pet Care Franchisee Feels “Suffocated, Strangled, Trapped!”

Franchises are sold to those seeking freedom & autonomy.  Too often, they find themselves imprisoned by onerous agreements, deceptive brokers &…

2 months ago

FETCH! Pet Franchise is Destroying Marriages

The stress and strain of a failed or failing franchise is more than financial.  We receive so many sad stories of broken…

2 months ago

Fetch! Pet Care Franchise Bleeds Franchisees Dry (FTC Complaint)

FETCH! Pet Care franchise owner claims “Phoenix Franchise Brands is breaching the contracts of franchisees through overcharging royalties, charging undisclosed…

2 months ago

Fetch! Pet Care Franchise:  8 Unethical Behaviors of Phoenix Franchise Brands

Phoenix Franchise Brands was founded and is run by Greg Longe and his wife Maria Longe (aka Maria Shinabarger).  Their…

2 months ago

FETCH! Pet Care Franchise Complaints (Index)

FETCH! Pet Care Franchise targets both pet lovers & passive investors.  Its franchisor is multi-brand Phoenix Franchise Brands of Livonia,…

2 months ago

FTC:  Top 12 Franchise Owner Complaints

In 2023, franchise owners submitted hundreds of complaints to the FTC regarding the franchise relationship, franchise regulations and the lack of…

5 months ago

FRANCHISEES: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Wants Your Input on Franchise Practices, Need for Regulation

Current & Former Franchise Owners:  It’s Time to Speak Up!  The FTC is Inviting Comments & Protecting Your Right to…

5 months ago

JDOG Franchise Owners Urged to Share Their Experiences, Opinions With FTC

JDOG franchise owners:  It’s Time to Speak Up!  The FTC is Inviting Comments & Protecting Your Right to Share Them.…

5 months ago

FTC Slams H&R Block for Deceptive Advertising Practices; Read the Complaint (FREE!)

For a limited time only, you can read the FTC complaint against H&R Block for deceptive advertising and overall sleazy…

10 months ago