Is SNAP-ON TOOLS Exploiting Military Veterans? An Open Letter to CEO Nicholas Pinchuk (UPDATED)
Snap-On Inc. (NYSE: SNA) & paid promoters like VetFran claim that military veterans can be their own boss and gain
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Why Non-Disclosures (NDAs) Should be Outlawed in Franchising Pt. 2
If the FTC requires franchisors to provide DISCLOSURE documents to prospective franchisees, what are they hiding by using NON-DISCLOSURE agreements
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UBuildIt: Jon Gruden Would be a Safer Hire Than David Rutkauskas
Bob Brauderick: If you need a franchise salesman to hawk the UBuildIt franchise opportunity, disgraced former Raiders Coach Jon Gruden
Read MoreDavid Rutkauskas’ FRESHBERRY Franchise Closures [UPDATED]
Originally published March 5, 2015 In the early 2000s, Tulsa franchise seller David Rutkauskas created the illusion that the franchise
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Why Non-Disclosures (NDAs) Should be Outlawed in Franchising Pt. 1
If the FTC requires franchisors to provide DISCLOSURE documents to prospective franchisees, what are they hiding by using NON-DISCLOSURE agreements
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VetFran or VetScam? Turnover Rates of IFA-Endorsed Vet-Friendly Franchises
Franchise industry investigative journalist Sean Kelly is doing a deep dive into the practices of groups that profess to guide
Read MorePBA Study’s Message: Don’t Buy a Franchise Resale!
Academic researchers at Palm Beach Atlantic University have concluded that buyers of existing businesses pay 50% more for a franchise
Read MoreMonmouth University Professor Threatens Journalist in Attempt to “Cancel” Free Speech UPDATED
Monmouth University, Northeast Business and Economics Association (NBEA), the Journal of Business and Economic Studies (JBES) are under fire after
Read MoreFormer Franchisee: Don’t Expect Independence or Freedom From a Franchise
Jim Lager’s experience as a franchisee spans four decades and three national brands. Now a (truly) independent business owner, Lager
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FRANCHISE LEGISLATION 2021: Resources, News, Updates
Get the latest resources, news, links and resources on the current push for better franchise legislation, enforcement and complaint resolution.
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