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Joe Smith NY Bagel Cafe founder

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NY Bagel Franchise Scam Links & Complaint Timeline

We stopped the NY Bagel Scam! After a nearly ten-year battle by investigative journalist Sean Kelly and his franchise watchdog

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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

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NY BAGEL CAFÉ Franchise: How Many Have Closed? [UPDATED]

NY Bagel Cafe & Deli franchise:  How many have closed?  As of 4/11/22, we have documented 60 locations that have

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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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Federal Judge Gerald Pappert REQUIRES Convicted Franchise Scammer to Sell Franchises as Condition of Bail

In July, 2020, Federal District Judge Gerald “Jerry” Pappert signed a bail order that appears to require convicted franchise opportunity

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NY Bagel Scammer Joe Smith to Get LESS Than Five Years for Massive Franchise Fraud

NY Bagel scam victims, some of whom lost homes, marriages and as much as half a million dollars, are feeling

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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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Despite Alesia Visconti Denial, Franserve Brokers Promote Davidovich NYC Bagel Scam

Franserve CEO Alesia Visconti claims that Franserve ejected the Davidovich NYC Bagel & Sandwich Shop franchise from its promoted franchises. 

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Is the Franchise Brokers Association (FBA) Promoting the Davidovich NY Bagel Franchise Scam?

The Franchise Brokers Association claims it stands as “the beacon of integrity and the hub for knowledge, professionalism, and growth

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Are FRANSERVE Brokers Promoting the Davidovich NY Bagel Franchise Scam?

Are Franserve franchise brokers unknowingly promoting the blatant franchise scam now being marketed as Davidovich NYC Bagel & Sandwich Shop? 

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