http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com The uncensored truth about franchises... from those who own them. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:36:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en UnhappyFranchisee is Sponsor Supported. Sponsored links: (FranchisePick.Com) Cuppy’s Coffee Franchise, Elite Manufacturing, Medina Complaints Cuppy’s Coffee’s AAFD Award for “Fair Franchising” CUPPY’S COFFEE, Java Jo’z, Elite Manufacturing, Medina Blogliography7 months ago, Cuppy's Coffee parent Medina Enterprises joyfully announced the appointment of Don Ochsenreiter as Executive VP and CFO. 7 months ago Ochsenreiter was ... http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com/2008/10/cuppys-coffee-spurned-cfo-sues-cuppys-parent-medina-fransynergy-for-132m/ UnhappyFranchisee.com is sponsor-supported. Sponsored links: David Morgan, a disabled Vietnam veteran and a former policeman, and his wife Lisa dreamed of owning a business in Pensacola to help fund their retirement years.  After researching on the Internet and visiting their home office, they cashed in an ... http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com/2008/10/cuppys-coffee-an-interview-with-franchisee-david-morgan/ UnhappyFranchisee.com is sponsor-supported. Sponsored links: Interview with Cuppy's Coffee Franchise Owner Joshua Miranda October 3, 2008 Kindergarten teacher Joshua Miranda and his wife, nurse Clara Miranda, dreamed of opening a Cuppy's Coffee cafe and operating a Cuppy's Coffee mobile unit in Apple Valley, CA.  They sent refundable deposits totalling $42,000 to Cuppy's Coffee ... http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com/2008/10/cuppys-coffee-interview-with-franchise-owner-joshua-miranda/ UnhappyFranchisee.com is sponsor-supported. Sponsored links: Interview with Franchisee Daniel Suarez & Jaime Schneider October 3, 2008 Overview: In September, 2007 partners Daniel Suarez & Jaime Schneider filled out the applications to become a Cuppy's franchisee, and sent a $35,900.00 refundable downpayment to Cuppy's construction affilate (Elite Manufacturing).  Suarez & Schneider claim their application ... http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com/2008/10/cuppys-coffee-interview-with-franchisee-daniel-suarez/ We're sponsor-supported. Sponsored links: Friday, October 3rd, Dale Nabors held short, invitation-only conference calls with two groups:  unhappy Cuppy's Coffee franchisees who have opened, and unhappy Cuppy's Coffee franchisees who have not yet opened.  There was no conference call for the third group:  unhappy franchise depositers whose $35K - $100K+ refundable ... http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com/2008/10/cuppys-coffee-dale-nabors-private-conference-call/ (Franchise Pick)  Related reading: Will the 1-2-3 Fit Franchise be the Quiznos of Health Clubs? Is That a Good Thing? 9,509,657 Reasons to Read Disclosure Documents Before Investing Article Scrutinizes Quiznos Rick Schaden, 1-2-3 Fit Franchise, Butterfly Life Franchise, Contours Express Franchise & Fitness Franchise ... http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com/2008/10/123-fit-franchisees-debate-viability-of-franchise-30-minute-fitness-biz/ UnhappyFranchisee.com is sponsor-supported. Sponsored links: After attending a well-orchestrated sales seminar, Atlanta-area franchise owner Matt Wilson and his wife joined Butterfly Life with the dream of being their own boss, helping women improve their health, and getting a good return on their investment.  Once they opened their club, they claim ... http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com/2008/09/butterfly-life-interview-with-franchisee-matt-wilson/ Unhappy Franchisee is sponsor-supported. Sponsored links:   Name: Mike Herber Location: Richland, WA Franchise: Cuppy’s Coffee & More Summary:  Mike Heber decided to open a Cuppy's Coffee franchise in Richland, WA.  He paid a $32,000 refundable deposit to ... http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com/2008/09/cuppys-coffee-interview-with-franchisee-mike-herber/ Unhappy Franchisee is sponsor-supported. Sponsored links: Have you had any experience with the heavily hyped and infomercialed SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation business opportunity?  The infomercial stars pitchman huckster Tom Bosley, who was the father on Happy Days.  They boast that you can start a business for only $25 and make ... http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com/2008/09/smc-specialty-merchandise-corporation-start-a-business-for-25/ Unhappy Franchisee is sponsor-supported. Sponsored links: Responding to the post Cork & Olive’s Probst Abandons Franchisees, Cork & Olive ex-employee "H" states that it is karma, not failed franchisor Michael Probst, that's to blame for the woes of Cork & Olive franchisees. "H" contends that ... http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com/2008/09/cork-olive-ex-employee-has-no-sympathy-for-franchisees/