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FRESHII FranchiseJDog Junk FranchiseJim LagerPIRTEK USAVetFran

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

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DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT franchiseEXPERIMAC FranchiseEXPERIMAX FranchiseInternational Franchise Association (IFA)SPOTLIGHT 1SUPERGREEN SOLUTIONS FranchiseUNITED FRANCHISE GROUP (UFG) FranchiseVETERANS IN FRANCHISINGVetFran

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

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Ali NekumaneshALL POSTSDELI DELICIOUS FranchiseDowling AaronSBA SCORE

SBA / SCORE: Attempt to Avoid Ethics Questions Raises More Questions

Our video “Can SCORE Advisors be Trusted?” prompted a very prompt & professional response from SCORE CEO Bridget Weston.  Instead

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Ali NekumaneshALL POSTSDELI DELICIOUS FranchiseDowling AaronMohammad HobabSBA SCORESPOTLIGHT 1Sub shop franchise

SCORE DISCUSSION: “Can SCORE Advisors be Trusted?” Video Presentation

SCORE is a non-profit organization funded by the Small Business Administration (SBA).  SCORE provides FREE business advice and mentoring to

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Ali NekumaneshDELI DELICIOUS FranchiseDowling AaronLiars & Bullies InitiativeMohammad HobabSPOTLIGHT 1

Is an SBA SCORE Advisor Destroying This California Franchise Chain?

The franchisee association of a California sub sandwich chain alleges that SBA SCORE advisor and EECU board member Ali Nekumanesh

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ALL POSTSDennis MasonFast Food franchiseFOOD FRANCHISESJoe SmithNY BAGEL CAFENY Bagel ScamNYC BAGEL SCAMSPOTLIGHT 1

NYC Davidovich Bagel Ejected From International Franchise Expo (IFE)

International Franchise Expo (IFE) officials and the New York Attorney General’s Office, led by Franchise Section Chief Joseph Punturo, acted

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ALL POSTSCatherine MonsonDr. John HayesFAKE FRANCHISE SUCCESS STORIESInternational Franchise Association (IFA)

Franchise Fraud Complaint Submitted to International Franchise Association (IFA)

A co-chair of the International Franchise Association (IFA), several members of the IFA Supplier forum, and 23 franchise companies are

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ALL POSTSCatherine MonsonDr. John HayesFAKE FRANCHISE SUCCESS STORIESFASTSIGNS FranchiseService franchiseSign Franchises

FASTSIGNS Catherine Monson’s Ethics Controversy

Catherine Monson, FASTSIGNS CEO & 2nd Co-Chair of the International Franchise Association, seems to be everywhere – receiving countless awards

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ALL POSTSEric StitesFBR FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEW

Are Franchise Business Review Winners Violating the FTC Act?

Hundreds of franchise companies attempt to assure franchise buyers that their franchise opportunity is a safe investment by prominently communicating

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ALL POSTSEric StitesFAKE FRANCHISE SUCCESS STORIESFBR FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEWMODE FranchiseOUR TOWN AMERICA FranchiseQUALICARE

FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEW Pay-For-Praise

Franchise Business Review (FBR) claims that it is a legitimate research firm that provides prospective franchise owners with critical, objective

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