Are you familiar with the Paciugo Gelato franchise?  Please share a comment – positive or negative – below.

(UnhappyFranchisee.Com)  According to the Coleman Report, the default rate for Paciugo Gelato SBA-backed franchise loans is 24%.

That’s high enough to earn Paciugo Gelato a spot in our Worst Franchises by SBA Loan Default Rate (2014) list.

Why do  Paciugo Gelato franchisees default on their SBA loans at such a disturbing rate?  Please share your thoughts below.

According to the 2014 Paciugo Gelato Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD):

# of Paciugo’s franchise agreements 2011 – 2013 including transfers:  58

% of Paciugo’s franchise agreements ending in reacquisition, closures or transfers to new owners:  39% (23)

According to Entrepreneur magazine, the Paciugo Gelato franchise chain has been stalled out, with 42 U.S. locations in 2010 and 42 locations in 2013.

Why does Paciugo Gelato have a high 24% SBA loan default rate?

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