FRANCHISE ISSUES

DonutNV Franchise Failures, Closures & Transfers: An Interactive List

DonutNV & Franchise Fastlane sold 276 DonutNV franchise territories to 130 franchisees in less than two years.  Does closing lots…

4 days ago

DONUTNV Franchise Owners Selling at a Loss

Last year’s hot new franchise opportunity sometimes becomes this year’s discounted resale (and, in the worst cases, next year’s cautionary…

6 days ago

DonutNV Franchise Downgraded by Broker Group (?) as Franchisees Exit, Questions Grow

Brokers and advisors of Franchise Sidekick were among the most fervent promoters of the DonutNV franchise frenzy – a sales…

3 weeks ago

Anti-Semitic Tweets of Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board Member David Rutkauskas

David Rutkauskas was appointed to the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board in November, 2024.  Sean Kelly, publisher of UnhappyFranchisee.Com and its predecessor (Franchise…

1 month ago

DonutNV Franchise: Where is President Scott Gingold?

In 2024, nearly all of the DonutNV staff turned over, including its celebrated President Scott Gingold.  As support member after…

2 months ago

DonutNV:  Las Vegas School Principal Defends Deep-Fried Donut Decision

Yesterday, I posted an article about DonutNV’s aggressive selling of deep-fried donuts, sugary toppings and sugar-laden lemonade at Las Vegas…

2 months ago

The DonutNV Las Vegas Franchise Success Story: What’s Their Secret?

DonutNV Las Vegas is the franchise seller’s most celebrated success story.  In addition to her hard work & long hours,…

2 months ago

The Perfect Franchise Consultant Brandon Siegfried is a “Cereal Entrepreneur” who Promoted Anchored Tiny Homes

The Perfect Franchise Consultant Brandon Siegfried continues to promote long-debunked statistics regarding franchise success rates.  The 85% success rate, he…

3 months ago

FocalPoint Coaching CEO Thompson, Kris Simonich on The Perfect Franchise Podcast

The FocalPoint Coaching Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) states the company employees are not authorized to make franchise earnings representations.  Its…

3 months ago

The Perfect Franchise Partner Patrick Elsner Was Sued for Racketeering, Fraud

Patrick Elsner is a Partner, franchise consultant and commissioned broker at The Perfect Franchise.  He promotes the controversial sales pitch…

3 months ago