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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
ALL POSTSDr. John HayesRay TitusUncategorizedUNITED FRANCHISE GROUP (UFG) Franchise
August 11, 2021 unhappyzee

PBA 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

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ALL POSTSDr. John HayesRay TitusUNITED FRANCHISE GROUP (UFG) Franchise
August 11, 2021 unhappyzee

Monmouth 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

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Buying a FranchiseFRANCHISE MYTHSJim LagerWHY SMART FRANCHISEES FAIL
July 14, 2021 unhappyzee

Former 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
2021 FRANCHISE REPORT Cortez MastoFRANCHISE LEGISLATIONSenator Cortez MastoSPOTLIGHT 1
July 9, 2021 unhappyzee

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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2021 FRANCHISE REPORT Cortez MastoCatherine Cortez MastoFRANCHISE LEGISLATIONSBA FRANCHISE LOANS
July 7, 2021 unhappyzee

SBA Franchise Loan Default Disclosure Act – Senators Cortez Masto & Elizabeth Warren Co-Sponsors

We support the Senate Bill S.2162 SBA Franchise Loan Default Disclosure Act which would require the Small Business Administration to

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ALL POSTSBEHIND THE CURTAIN ExposesMobile Tool FranchisesPIRTEK USAService franchiseUncategorized
July 2, 2021 unhappyzee

Behind The Curtain: PIRTEK USA – Interview(s) with Wisconsin Franchisee Tom Fechter

UnhappyFranchisee.Com’s “Behind the Curtain” series, which takes an insider’s look at the reality behind franchise company marketing claims, has added

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PIRTEK USA
June 29, 2021 unhappyzee

PIRTEK USA, Glenn Duncan Asked About 2020 Franchise Closures

PIRTEK USA Chairman Glenn Duncan is asked to clarify CEO Kim Gubera’s contention that PIRTEK had zero closures in 2020

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PIRTEK USA
June 28, 2021 unhappyzee

PIRTEK USA CEO Kim Gubera Claim of No Closures in 2020 Questioned

PIRTEK USA CEO told Franchise Times that none of the company’s hydraulic hose franchises ceased operation in 2020.  However, PIRTEK’s

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Graze Craze
ALL POSTSBEHIND THE CURTAIN ExposesFOOD FRANCHISESFranchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)GRAZE CRAZE FranchiseRay TitusRetail franchiseSPOTLIGHT 1UNITED FRANCHISE GROUP (UFG) Franchise
June 18, 2021 unhappyzee

GRAZE CRAZE Franchise Review

GRAZE CRAZE Franchise Review gives you the insider information about the HOT new franchise opportunity from United Franchise Group (UFG)

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GRAZE CRAZE FranchiseRay TitusUncategorizedUNITED FRANCHISE GROUP (UFG) Franchise
June 10, 2021 unhappyzee

United Franchise Group (UFG) GRAZE CRAZE Franchise Warning

The United Franchise Group (UFG) has launched a new franchise opportunity which is outrageous even by UFG standards.  The Graze

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