How Franchisors & Their Attorneys Silence Franchise Dissent: PIRTEK & Venable llp
For nearly 20 years, the Unhappy Franchisee website has had to withstand numerous attacks from franchisors and their highly paid
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PIRTEK USA v Jim Lager Series: The Perils of Franchising
Welcome to the PIRTEK USA v Jim Lager Series: The Perils of Franchising. This page will serve as an index
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PIRTEK USA’s Novel Attack on Free Speech & a Free Press
PIRTEK USA and their multiple law firms are not unique in their commitment to silencing franchise dissent and making an
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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
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Did PIRTEK CEO Kim Gubera Lie, Under Penalty of Perjury, in Her Sworn Declaration?
Is it a lie if someone very cleverly and intentionally creates a false impression in order to mislead? If so,
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“HOSED: How My American Dream Became a Franchise Nightmare” by Jim Lager, Former Franchisee
(UnhappyFranchisee.Com) A former franchisee of both PIRTEK USA and SNAP-ON TOOLS, Jim Lager, has announced that his first book, “HOSED:
Read MorePIRTEK USA Content Removal Compliance Tracker – UPDATED
Our Unofficial Progress Report Tracking PIRTEK USA References to Franchisee Jim Lager (Settlement Agreement dated September 2, 2020) PIRTEK –
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How Glenn Duncan Spent $1.5M+ to Damage the PIRTEK Franchise Brand
Australian Glenn Duncan, the son of PIRTEK founder Peter Duncan, came to America itching to prove himself. One of his
Read MoreUnhappy Franchisee Helping PIRTEK USA Protect Its Brand; Penske Racing Sponsorship in Question
Unhappy Franchisee is helping PIRTEK USA comply with its settlement agreement… 1.5 years after signing it. by Sean Kelly (UnhappyFranchisee.Com)
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Franchise Arbitrator David Kaufmann’s Credibility on Trial After Kangaroo Court Hearing
Prominent franchise attorney David Kaufmann, acting as arbitrator in a post-settlement franchise dispute, has denied that his actions and rulings
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