franchise complaints

DICKEY’S Franchise Complaints Submitted to FTC

UnhappyFranchisee.Com has been giving a voice to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisees, warning prospective franchise investors and submitting information to government…

11 months ago

Some Franchisors & VetFran Exploit Veterans Even After They’ve Failed

Social media accounts of franchisors like PIRTEK & Freshii & associations like VetFran are filled with pictures of the smiling…

2 years ago

Dan Olsen: Karma & Constables Come Knocking

Coach Dano Dan Olsen has been busy conjuring up franchise schemes with names like RX2Live, Healthy U RX, PuraVida, PUR…

2 years ago

Dan Olsen Kevin Harrington Rx2Live Franchise Fraud

Dan Olsen claims to be a franchise guru who has created billion dollar franchise companies.  A local volunteer and sports…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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. …

3 years ago

VetFran or VetSham? Why Good Franchisors Should Leave VetFran

Of all the sellers of fake credibility and unearned accolades to franchisors, the IFA’s VetFran program is perhaps the most…

4 years ago