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How Franchisors & Their Attorneys Silence Franchise Dissent: PIRTEK & Venable llp

For nearly 20 years, the Unhappy Franchisee website has had to withstand numerous attacks from franchisors and their highly paid

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ALL POSTSGlenn DuncanKim GuberaMichael JoblovePIRTEK USA

PIRTEK, Joblove Finally Respond to Criticism; Corrections, Cooperation Invited

After dozens of invitations to provide corrections, clarifications, rebuttals or other statements to our reporting, opinions and criticism, PIRTEK USA

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ALL POSTSARBITRATION MEDIATIONDavid KaufmannGlenn DuncanJim LagerKim GuberaMichael JoblovePIRTEK USASPOTLIGHT 1

PIRTEK USA v Jim Lager Series: The Perils of Franchising

Welcome to the PIRTEK USA v Jim Lager Series: The Perils of Franchising. This page will serve as an index

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Was Biased Arbitrator’s Silencing of Army Veteran Lager Unenforceable?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently published a statement that it believes “contractual requirements and limitations that impede Bureau investigations

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ALL POSTSDavid KaufmannFRANCHISE LAWSUITSGlenn DuncanJim LagerKim GuberaMichael JoblovePIRTEK USA

PIRTEK USA’s Novel Attack on Free Speech & a Free Press

PIRTEK USA and their multiple law firms are not unique in their commitment to silencing franchise dissent and making an

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David KaufmannGlenn DuncanJim LagerKim GuberaMichael JoblovePIRTEK USA

AAA Franchise Arbitrator Kaufmann Flaunts Pro-Franchisor Bias

David J. Kaufmann, the self-appointed franchisor-biased arbitrator in the PIRTEK USA litigation against its former top franchisee, Jim Lager, claims

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ARBITRATION MEDIATIONDavid KaufmannDr. John HayesFranchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)FRANCHISE LEGISLATIONGlenn DuncanJim LagerKim GuberaMichael JobloveNick PowillsNO LIMIT AGENCYPIRTEK USA

Arbitration on Trial: How Franchisor Attorneys Undermine the FTC Franchise Rule

PIRTEK USA’s dispute with former top multi-unit franchisee – thought to be settled in September, 2020 – has erupted with

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David Kaufmann Arbitration Leaks Appear to Expose Blatant Franchisor Bias

Did franchisor attorney, mediator, arbitrator & king David Kaufmann rule that a franchisee may not object to franchisor use of

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ALL POSTSDavid KaufmannFRANCHISE BULLYINGFranchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)FRANCHISE LAWSUITSGlenn DuncanJim LagerKim GuberaMarks & KleinMichael JoblovePIRTEK USASPOTLIGHT 1

Is PIRTEK USA Racist? Or Just Really, Really White?

PIRTEK USA has been accused of using franchisee confidentiality agreements and private mediation to keep allegations of racism out of

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Franchise Discussion, Documents, Links: NASAA Proposed S.O.P.

Happy New Year!  Unhappy Franchisee is hosting good old fashioned Franchising Town Hall Meeting, pig roast & idea exchange! Share

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