The Donut Days Are Over: DonutNV Franchise Update, Summer 2026

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• The fact that you have an open lawsuit with them and are writing these almost daily is odd. There are many of us who own trucks and put in the hard work to hire employees and expand our businesses. This isn't a get rich quick scheme and many hours and hard work go into running a successful business no matter what it is. This business is a large investment and everyone should have done, and was given ample opportunities to do research before putting pen to paper. The fact you're even trying to make comments about the law firm owner and his campaign is pathetic. Attorneys have to make money too so you might as well attack every attorney who defends any criminal.
  You're trying to ruin others livelihoods while claiming to protect some. Maybe start looking into some of these franchisees you're defending so hard while bashing others, you'll find out not everyone you defend is so perfect. I'm sure neither are you. At the end of the day, no job is perfect and if anyone spent the money to purchase a truck and they chose not to do their research that is a silly move on their part. The rest of us will continue building.

  • Lol:

    Thanks for engaging in open and respectful dialogue.

    “The fact that you have an open lawsuit with them and are writing these almost daily* is odd.”
    Not really.
    Before they filed suit, I made it clear to their attorney (at Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg) that bogus attacks on my freedom of speech and freedom of the press would result in intensified focus and publicity, not silence.
    In 20 years, I’ve never backed down from a legal threat and I’ve never lost.
    What’s truly odd is that they not only proceeded to file, but that they didn’t drop it even after I called their bluff.  They turned four blog posts into 50+, ten videos, songs and a hundred+ graphics.
    What’s truly odd is that Keith Gross’ law firm fired off lawsuits against Veterans and distraught parents while simultaneously running for Congress as a concerned Veteran and defender of small business owners.  He put $5M of his own money into the campaign.  Why represent a client that sues and gags Veterans? 
    [To be clear, Keith Gross has stated that he doesn’t personally represent DonutNV.  Travis Tarpeh, of Gross Law Group, represents DonutNV]

    “…you might as well attack every attorney who defends any criminal.”
    What I love about America is that you have the right to express your opinion, and I have the right to express mine.
    Those observing can weigh both sides of the argument and make up their own minds.
    Unfortunately, DonutNV franchisee Veterans who served our country and our right to speak freely are prohibited from sharing their experiences and opinions (except positive comments – kind of like North Korea).
    You said that people considering the DonutNV franchise should do their research.That research should include speaking to former franchisees – which they aren’t able to do.

    “Attorneys have to make money too…”
    Don’t worry about Travis Tarpeh.
    This publicity will probably make him highly popular with franchisors... and politicians.
    “everyone should have done, and was given ample opportunities to do research”
    The FTC “Consumers Guide to Buying a Franchise” states that its critical to speak to current and former franchisees before investing.The FTC Franchise Rule requires franchise sellers to provide their current and recent franchisees’ contact information.
    In my opinion, DonutNV Franchising Inc. and its three law firms are actively trying to block and suppress prospective franchisees from accessing the most critical information they need to make an informed decision:  the experiences and honest opinions of current and former franchisees.
    That, in my opinion, smacks of racketeering.

    “…not everyone you defend is so perfect. I’m sure neither are you.”
    You are correct.  I’m not perfect. 
    But I’m not a liar.
    I’m not an extortionist.
    DonutNV and their attorneys have publicly accused me of both.
    Only one side is afraid to speak freely & openly.
    Only one of us has to place pay-for-play press releases on fake websites to feign growth claims no one believes.
    Only one of us hides behind a wall of lawyers, unable to issue a single response on their own like actual CEOs and real business leaders do.

    * As for me writing about this almost daily... don't worry.
    I'm determined to up my game... lol

    Again, all who are discussed here, especially those at Gross Law Group of Panama City Beach, FL, have an open invitation to provide their points of view, corrections, and rebuttals.
    Providing such in the form of legal threats or aggression is not advised.