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Koala Insulation franchise
Ben RickordBumble Roofing FranchiseCanopy Lawn Care FranchiseEMPOWER BRANDSKoala Insulation franchiseScott MarrSEMI-ABSENTEE FRANCHISESPOTLIGHT 1Wallaby Windows Franchise

EMPOWER BRANDS Exits Franchise Fastlane.  Will They Exit the “Semi-Absentee Franchise” Pitch as Well?

July 23, 2025 unhappyzee
Koala Insulation franchise
Ben RickordBumble Roofing FranchiseCanopy Lawn Care FranchiseEMPOWER BRANDSKoala Insulation franchiseScott MarrSEMI-ABSENTEE FRANCHISESPOTLIGHT 1Wallaby Windows Franchise

EMPOWER BRANDS Exits Franchise Fastlane.  Will They Exit the “Semi-Absentee Franchise” Pitch as Well?

July 23, 2025 unhappyzee
Empower Brands franchise
Bumble Roofing FranchiseCanopy Lawn Care FranchiseEMPOWER BRANDSFranchise AltitudeFranchise FastlaneFranchise SidekickKoala Insulation franchiseScott MarrSEMI-ABSENTEE FRANCHISESPOTLIGHT 1Wallaby Windows Franchise

EMPOWER Brands Semi-Absentee Franchise Claims – Discussion Invited

July 21, 2025 unhappyzee
Snap-On Dealer Program
Kyle De SantisMobile Tool FranchisesNicholas PinchukSNAP-ONSPOTLIGHT 1VETERANS IN FRANCHISING

Are Veterans Being Targeted by a Bait-and-Switch Investment Scheme?

July 20, 2025 unhappyzee
DonutNV Failed
Alex GingoldALL POSTSAmanda GingoldAttorney Joseph FerrisCommissioned Franchise BrokersDonutNV FranchiseDonutNV Franchise FailuresFranchise Brokers Association FBAFranchise FastlaneFranchise SidekickFRANCHOICEJake HamburgerSPOTLIGHT 1

DonutNV Franchise Failures, Closures & Transfers: An Interactive List [UPDATED]

July 15, 2025 unhappyzee
30 Minute FitnessALL POSTSCurves for Women
August 13, 2008

CURVES FOR WOMEN: Is McCord Brokers Required for Resales?

At the popular Franchise Pick post on the pros and cons of the Curves For Women franchise , there’s a

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ALL POSTSRed BullVENDING SCAMS
August 13, 2008

RED BULL VENDING: Another Alleges Red Bull-oney

Unhappy Franchisee reader Lederhos left this comment recounting an all-too-familiar story regarding the CCA / Red Bull Vending business opportunity:

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ALL POSTSCold Stone CreameryIce Cream Etc.
August 13, 2008

COLD STONE CREAMERY: Should Failing Franchisees Keep Quiet?

Frequently, commenters make the point that open discussions by unhappy franchisees on sites such as this just make matters worse

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30 Minute FitnessALL POSTSCurves for Women
August 13, 2008

CURVES FOR WOMEN: An Unhappy Franchisee Tale

When asked “Is Curves for Women a Good Franchise Investment?” reader ScrdByCurves posted the comment below. The bolded subheads have

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ALL POSTSMake & Take GourmetMeal Assembly
August 13, 2008

MAKE & TAKE GOURMET: 3 Franchisee Groups Reportedly Suing

Unhappy Franchisee has learned that three franchisee groups have joined together to sue franchisor Make & Take Gourmet. The groups

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ALL POSTSMake & Take GourmetMeal Assembly
August 12, 2008

MAKE & TAKE GOURMET: Franchisees Sue Meal Prep Franchisor

Franchise attorney Michael Einbinder should send Dave & Michele Bellso a thank you note, and maybe a gift certificate to

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ALL POSTSMake & Take GourmetMeal Assembly
August 12, 2008

MAKE & TAKE GOURMET: Bellsos Closing Company Store, Blame Economy

FranchisePick.com has the story of the Michele and Dave Bellso’s announcement that they’re closing the Make & Take Gourmet company

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ALL POSTSRed BullVENDING SCAMS
August 11, 2008

RED BULL: More Alleged Victims Seeing Red

Chris writes: Well, Add me to the list of hard working folks that were scammed by Red Bull North America

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ALL POSTSCork & Olive FranchiseWine Store Franchises
August 10, 2008

CORK & OLIVE: New Ownership & Franchise Rumors

Rumors are flying that Rainer Appold has led a group of investors in buying what’s left of the Cork &

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ALL POSTSPLAY N TRADEVIDEO GAME FRANCHISES
August 10, 2008

PLAY N TRADE: Video Game Franchise Played Out?

Are you familiar with the Play N Trade video game franchise? The franchise owners buy and sell used video games

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