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
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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
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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:
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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