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VetFran or VetScam? Turnover Rates of IFA-Endorsed Vet-Friendly Franchises

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 ADMIN 0 Comments franchise, Franchise Business Review, franchise complaints, franchise opportunity, Franchises for Vets, IFA, international franchise association, Top Franchises for Veterans, Vet-Friendly Franchises, Veteran Transition, Veterans Franchise Warning, Vetfran

Franchise industry investigative journalist Sean Kelly is doing a deep dive into the practices of groups that profess to guide

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

March 11, 2021March 29, 2021 ADMIN 1 Comment Ali Nekumanesh, California Restaurant Association, Central Valley SCORE, closed stores, david schneider, DD’s Bakery, DDFI, Deli Delicious, Deli Delicious bread, Deli Delicious closing, Deli Delicious False Advertising, Deli Delicious Franchise Inc., Deli Delicious franchising inc., Deli Delicious frozen bread, Deli Delicious lawsuit, Dowling Aaron, Educational Employees Credit Union, EECU, fresh bread lawsuit, Fresno, Fresno State, frozen bread lawsuit, IFA, Institute for Family Business, international franchise association, Mohammed Hobab, SBA, SCORE, Small business Administration, Ty Kharazi

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

Ali Nekumanesh ALL POSTS DELI DELICIOUS Franchise Dowling Aaron Mohammad Hobab SBA SCORE SPOTLIGHT 1 Sub shop franchise

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

March 5, 2021March 29, 2021 ADMIN 0 Comments Ali Nekumanesh, California Restaurant Association, Central Valley SCORE, closed stores, david schneider, DD’s Bakery, DDFI, Deli Delicious, Deli Delicious bread, Deli Delicious closing, Deli Delicious False Advertising, Deli Delicious Franchise Inc., Deli Delicious franchising inc., Deli Delicious frozen bread, Deli Delicious lawsuit, Dowling Aaron, Educational Employees Credit Union, EECU, fresh bread lawsuit, Fresno, Fresno State, frozen bread lawsuit, IFA, Institute for Family Business, international franchise association, Mohammed Hobab, SBA, SCORE, Small business Administration, Ty Kharazi

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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Is an SBA SCORE Advisor Destroying This California Franchise Chain?

February 25, 2021March 29, 2021 ADMIN 1 Comment Ali Nekumanesh, California Restaurant Association, Central Valley SCORE, closed stores, david schneider, DD’s Bakery, DDFI, Deli Delicious, Deli Delicious bread, Deli Delicious closing, Deli Delicious False Advertising, Deli Delicious Franchise Inc., Deli Delicious franchising inc., Deli Delicious frozen bread, Deli Delicious lawsuit, Dowling Aaron, Educational Employees Credit Union, EECU, fresh bread lawsuit, Fresno, Fresno State, frozen bread lawsuit, IFA, Institute for Family Business, international franchise association, Mohammed Hobab, SBA, SCORE, Small business Administration, Ty Kharazi

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

ALL POSTS DOC POPCORN Franchise OUR TOWN AMERICA Franchise PIRTEK USA PLANET BEACH FRANCHISE RED MANGO VetFran

VetFran or VetSham? Why Good Franchisors Should Leave VetFran

June 12, 2020September 11, 2020 ADMIN 4 Comments Doc Popcorn franchise, franchise advertising, franchise complaints, franchise failure rates, franchise marketing, franchise scams, franchises for veterans, Glenn Duncan, international franchise association, Kim Gubera, marketing to veterans, Our Town America franchise, Pirtek franchise, PIRTEK franchise opportunity, Pirtek USA, Planet Beach franchise, Red Mango franchise, unhappy franchise, Vetfran

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

ALL POSTS Dennis Mason Fast Food franchise FOOD FRANCHISES Joe Smith NY BAGEL CAFE NY Bagel Scam NYC BAGEL SCAM SPOTLIGHT 1

NYC Davidovich Bagel Ejected From International Franchise Expo (IFE)

May 31, 2019June 4, 2019 ADMIN 2 Comments Dale Cantone, Davidovich Bagels, Davidovich Bakery, Davidovich franchise, Dennis Mason, IFA, IFE, international franchise association, International Franchise Expo, Joe Smith, NY Bagel Cafe, NYC Bagel franchise, NYC Davidovich, Tom Portesy

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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UPDATED: IFE International Franchise Expo Ejects NYC Bagel Franchise Scam

May 29, 2019June 4, 2019 ADMIN 1 Comment Davidovich Bagels, Davidovich Bakery, Davidovich franchise, Dennis Mason, IFE, international franchise association, International Franchise Expo, Joe Smith, NY Bagel Cafe, NYC Bagel franchise, NYC Davidovich

UPDATE: This post has been updated to reflect the quick and decisive action taken by the International Franchise Expo (IFE)

ALL POSTS Catherine Monson Dr. John Hayes FAKE FRANCHISE SUCCESS STORIES International Franchise Association (IFA)

Franchise Fraud Complaint Submitted to International Franchise Association (IFA)

April 27, 2018 ADMIN 6 Comments 12 Amazing Franchise Opportunities, BizCom Associates, Bizcom Press, Catherine Monson, Dr. John Hayes, Dr. John Hayes franchise expert, Expert Endorsements, FASTSIGNS, FASTSIGNS franchise, franchise marketing, IFA, IFE, international franchise association, Mark Jameson, Palm Beach Atlantic University Franchise Program, Titus Center, Titus Chair, unhappy franchisee

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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FASTSIGNS Catherine Monson’s Ethics Controversy

April 25, 2018November 6, 2018 ADMIN 12 Comments 12 Amazing Franchise Opportunities, BizCom Associates, Bizcom Press, Catherine Monson, Dr. John Hayes, Dr. John Hayes franchise expert, Expert Endorsements, FASTSIGNS, FASTSIGNS franchise, franchise marketing, IFA, IFE, international franchise association, Mark Jameson, Palm Beach Atlantic University Franchise Program, Titus Center, Titus Chair, unhappy franchisee

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

ALL POSTS Eric Stites FBR FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEW

Are Franchise Business Review Winners Violating the FTC Act?

April 4, 2017April 4, 2017 ADMIN 3 Comments Brian Scudamore, Ciara Stockeland, Eric Stites, fake franchise news, FBR, FBR50, Federal Trade Commission, Franchise Business Review, FTC, IFA, international franchise association, Michelle Rowan, MODE franchise, Online Endorsements, Paid endorsements, unhappy franchisee, unhappyfranchisee.com, You Move Me franchise

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

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