franchise earnings claims

INSTANT IMPRINTS Franchise Defies FTC With Unlawful Earnings Claims

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Franchise Rule prohibits franchisors from making representations regarding sales or profitability of their franchise unless…

2 years ago

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…

3 years ago

DICKEY’S BARBECUE Franchise Reveals Deceptive Pay-for-Praise Tactics

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Franchise Opportunity:  Is it AMAZING?  In his “best-selling” book “12 Amazing Franchise Opportunities for 2015,”   Dr. John…

7 years ago

FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEW Promotes Illegal Earnings Claims Disavowed by Client

Franchise buyers should be wary of relying on representations made by “research firm” Franchise Business Review, our research indicates.  FBR…

8 years ago

QUALICARE Franchise Providing Illegal Earnings Claims?

The Qualicare Family Homecare Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) asks that improper financial performance representations (earnings claims) being made in regard…

10 years ago

YOU MOVE ME Franchise Brian Scudamore Making Illegal Earnings Claims?

YOU MOVE ME moving company franchise was founded by Brian Scudamore, CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and WOW 1 DAY PAINTING.  UnhappyFranchisee.Com…

10 years ago

MINT CONDITION Franchise: Is CEO Jack Saumby Making Illegal Earnings Claims?

Mint Condition franchise marketing materials seem designed to entice would-be franchise investors by claiming its “recurring revenue” model provides an…

10 years ago

TERIYAKI MADNESS Franchise Warning

Teriyaki Madness is a franchise opportunity with a website promising “FLAMING HOT SUCCESS BABY!  $225K INVESTMENT, $224K PROFIT.” Teriyaki Madness…

11 years ago

BEAUTIFUL BRANDS: THE SOUP KITCHEN Franchise Warning

The Soup Kitchen, a three-unit quickservice concept based in Tennessee, is the latest “partner brand” to be hyped by Beautiful…

12 years ago

C12 GROUP Christian Franchise Smited with Consent Order

C12 Group franchise owners preach that business owners must hold themselves accountable for their decisions and their actions. The C12…

12 years ago