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AAA Franchise Arbitrator Kaufmann Flaunts Pro-Franchisor Bias

David J. Kaufmann, the self-appointed franchisor-biased arbitrator in the PIRTEK USA litigation against its former top franchisee, Jim Lager, claims…

1 year ago

Arbitration on Trial: How Franchisor Attorneys Undermine the FTC Franchise Rule

PIRTEK USA’s dispute with former top multi-unit franchisee – thought to be settled in September, 2020 – has erupted with…

3 years ago

David Kaufmann Arbitration Leaks Appear to Expose Blatant Franchisor Bias

Did franchisor attorney, mediator, arbitrator & king David Kaufmann rule that a franchisee may not object to franchisor use of…

3 years ago

Franchisee Brandon Moore: NASAA S.O.P. Allows Franchise Accountability to be a 2-Way Street

This guest post contains the opinions submitted to the National Association of Securities Administrators (NASAA) by former DentalFix RX franchisee…

3 years ago

Joel Libava: Franchise King Supports NASAA Proposed S.O.P.

This guest post contains the opinions submitted to the National Association of Securities Administrators (NASAA) by franchise advisor, fair franchising…

3 years ago

Kim Perrotta: Questionnaires Further Empower Ethically Absent Franchisors

This guest post is from Kim Perrotta, owner of Worldwise Franchise Development. The letter below was Kim’s submission to NASAA…

3 years ago

Is PIRTEK USA Racist? Or Just Really, Really White?

PIRTEK USA has been accused of using franchisee confidentiality agreements and private mediation to keep allegations of racism out of…

3 years ago

Howard E. Bundy: NASAA Proposed Statement of Policy Changes No Laws

NASAA Proposed Statement of Policy Changes No Laws by Howard E. Bundy,  Attorney at Law It may well be the…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Franchise Discussion, Documents, Links: NASAA Proposed S.O.P.

Happy New Year!  Unhappy Franchisee is hosting good old fashioned Franchising Town Hall Meeting, pig roast & idea exchange! Share…

3 years ago