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PIZZA HUT: Viral Video Appeals to Racist Moron Demographic
(Franchise Pick) In order to increase share of mind (an oxymoron?) from the fickle but vast demographic of male morons* age 15 – 28, Pizza Hut engaged the services of the aptly named Mediocre Films to create a viral YouTube video. The video, creatively named and exclamated Kicked Out of Pizza Place! is a huge [...]
CORK & OLIVE: Michael Probst Launches Exciting New Venture
Despite the recent plunge into bankruptcy that left his Cork & Olive wine store franchise chain in turmoil, his newly-launched Cork & Olive franchisees stranded without the promised support, and employees without jobs or paychecks, C&O founder Michael Probst is launching his next entrepreneurial venture: Mergers & Acquisition Corp.
The story is here: CORK & OLIVE: [...]
GEEKS ON CALL: Franchisee Geeks Squeal on Papa Geek
(FranchisePick.Com) I guess when you’re already called geek, you don’t care if you’re known as a tattletale, too.
Geeks on Call franchisees kept up their attack on their own franchisor company by filing a formal complaint against it with the Virginia Division of Securities and Retail Franchising. Their Geeks on Call franchisee press release indicates [...]
THE UPS STORE Franchisees: Drop-Offs Can Drop Dead
Did you receive curt or downright rude service when dropping off packages at The UPS Store this holiday season?
It may be they were coping with the holiday rush.
Or it may be that The UPS Store franchise owner hates your guts.
After all, you who drop off UPS packages without buying anything are freeloaders. Non-paying leeches. [...]
GEEKS ON CALL: A Geek Tragedy in the Making
10 Geek warriors have donned legal armor and challenged their franchisor to engage them on the battlefield of the Norfolk Circuit Court. These bold Geeks on Call franchisees claim their franchisor, Geeks On Call Holdings, has impuned the integrity of their noble brand. They claim GOCH is competing with its own franchises via its [...]
GEEKS ON CALL: Beware of Geeks Baring Rifts
Hell hath no fury like a geek scorned. According to a post on Unhappy Franchisee (Geeks on Call Franchisees Sue Struggling Franchisor), 10 Geeks on Call franchisees have launched a salvo of lawsuits against their franchisor in federal court.
7 Geek plaintiffs are suing for $1 million for damages and the other three want $1.4 [...]
CURVES FRANCHISE FAILURE: Is Economy REALLY To Blame?
According to a post on Unhappy Franchisee (Curves Franchisee Blames Economy for Closing), the Albany, MN Curves shut its doors for good, and franchise owner Carol Smith blames the recession.
Smith also owns another nearby Curves. The Albany Curves had been open for six years; Smith had owned it for two years. According to the post, [...]
Make & Take Gourmet, Bellso Serve Up Franchise Fraud To Go
Michele Bellso and her ill-fated Make and Take Gourmet meal assembly kitchen franchise chain continue to provide compelling examples of how NOT to start and run a franchise chain. Their newest lesson plan includes a special guest appearance by, pound for pound, the hardest working franchise enforcement agency: the Maryland Attorney General.
According to this post [...]
Rave Reviews for Village Coffee
Customers. Employees. Associates. Friends. What do you love about Village Coffee? Why makes it a Top New Franchise? Share a comment, insight, experience or positive message below.
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Pure Weight Loss Members to Receive $700,000 in Refunds
PA Attorney General Tom Corbett has really come through for the former Pure Weight Loss (formerly LA Weight Loss) members. In a recent press release, Corbett’s office announced it has reached a consent decree that requires the Horsham, PA based company to pay $500,000 to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, for distribution to consumers [...]
