Does U.S. Army Veteran Jim Lager Recommend the PIRTEK Franchise?
If you search “Jim Lager PIRTEK,” you might think that U.S. Army veteran Jim Lager is a happy & successful
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NY Bagel Scam Joe Smith Federal Fraud Trial to Begin
NY Bagel scammer Joseph Smith, formerly of Newburgh, NY is going to trial on Federal charges of Fraud, Tax Fraud
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Is SNAP-ON TOOLS Exploiting Military Veterans? An Open Letter to CEO Nicholas Pinchuk (UPDATED)
Snap-On Inc. (NYSE: SNA) & paid promoters like VetFran claim that military veterans can be their own boss and gain
Read MoreWhy Non-Disclosures (NDAs) Should be Outlawed in Franchising Pt. 2
If the FTC requires franchisors to provide DISCLOSURE documents to prospective franchisees, what are they hiding by using NON-DISCLOSURE agreements
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UBuildIt: Jon Gruden Would be a Safer Hire Than David Rutkauskas
Bob Brauderick: If you need a franchise salesman to hawk the UBuildIt franchise opportunity, disgraced former Raiders Coach Jon Gruden
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Why Non-Disclosures (NDAs) Should be Outlawed in Franchising Pt. 1
If the FTC requires franchisors to provide DISCLOSURE documents to prospective franchisees, what are they hiding by using NON-DISCLOSURE agreements
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VetFran or VetScam? Turnover Rates of IFA-Endorsed Vet-Friendly Franchises
Franchise industry investigative journalist Sean Kelly is doing a deep dive into the practices of groups that profess to guide
Read MoreFormer Franchisee: Don’t Expect Independence or Freedom From a Franchise
Jim Lager’s experience as a franchisee spans four decades and three national brands. Now a (truly) independent business owner, Lager
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FRANCHISE LEGISLATION 2021: Resources, News, Updates
Get the latest resources, news, links and resources on the current push for better franchise legislation, enforcement and complaint resolution.
Read MoreSBA Franchise Loan Default Disclosure Act – Senators Cortez Masto & Elizabeth Warren Co-Sponsors
We support the Senate Bill S.2162 SBA Franchise Loan Default Disclosure Act which would require the Small Business Administration to
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