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Franchise Fraudster Dennis Mason Gets 3 Years in Prison, Owes $2M Restitution

Dennis Mason, a notorious franchise fraudster who emptied the retirement & savings accounts of 160 victims, will be reporting to…

3 years ago

NY Bagel Franchise Scam Victims: Urgent Action is Needed

Victims of the NY Bagel Franchise Scam are urged to submit their Victim Impact Statements ASAP.  Help drafting your statement…

3 years ago

“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: …

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

David Kaufmann Arbitration Leaks Appear to Expose Blatant Franchisor Bias

Did franchisor attorney, mediator, arbitrator & king David Kaufmann rule that a franchisee may not object to franchisor use of…

3 years ago

Is PIRTEK USA Racist? Or Just Really, Really White?

PIRTEK USA has been accused of using franchisee confidentiality agreements and private mediation to keep allegations of racism out of…

3 years ago

The “Trojan Earnings Claim” Deceives Franchisees & Courts

“Trojan Earnings Claims” are planted by clever franchisors & their teams in seemingly legitimate publications.  When franchisees are asked in…

3 years ago

Peter Lagarias: Let’s Revoke Franchising’s Newest “Get-Out-of-Jail-Free” Card!

Both franchisees and law-abiding franchisors should voice support by January 5, 2022 for NASAA’s proposed SOP to restore anti-fraud protections…

3 years ago

Franchise Discussion, Documents, Links: NASAA Proposed S.O.P.

Happy New Year!  Unhappy Franchisee is hosting good old fashioned Franchising Town Hall Meeting, pig roast & idea exchange! Share…

3 years ago