Publicity for growing franchise organizations
Publicity for growing franchise organizations
CarePatrol is a young, rapidly growing franchise system whose franchisees provide senior care consulting and referral services. // Recently, an anonymous commenter, claiming to be a friend of a failed CarePatrol franchisee, posted a scathing attack on (and warning about) the CarePatrol franchise opportunity. CarePatrol CEO Chuck Bongiovanni responded with a point-by-point rebuttal of the […]
Read MoreUnhappyFranchisee.Com – Are you familiar with the Jackson Hewitt tax franchise opportunity? What do you think? You’re invited to share a comment below. // According to the Jackson Hewitt website, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX) is an industry leader providing full service individual federal and state income tax return preparation through more than […]
Read MoreAlan Feifer, using company names Robert Ames Business Development Co. and Innovative Franchise Systems, sold phony franchise dreams to dozens of trusting restaurant owners. // According to the restaurant owners, he offered to franchise their restaurants and even, in some cases, provide their first franchise buyer… all for only $2500. If they didn’t have $2500, […]
Read MoreLiberty Tax has unveiled its latest franchisee recruitment promotion, a try-before-you-buy program it calls the hands-on “Franchise Boot Camp.” According to an October 4, 2010 company press release, “Prospects will be put through Liberty’s franchise operational paces and paid a salary. After operating an office, the candidates can apply this newly gleaned experience to purchase […]
Read MoreBankrupt Taco Del Mar was sold at auction last week, and Connecticut-based Franchise Brands had the winning bid of $3.25 million. // The sale of the Mexican food chain operator and franchisor must still be approved by a bankruptcy judge. Taco Del Mar has lost money for several years, and now has debt in excess […]
Read MoreEdible Arrangements franchise owners filed a lawsuit last week, alleging that, over the past few years, the Edible Arrangements franchisor has systematically made changes that are extremely detrimental to their franchise businesses. // (Read EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS: Franchisee Lawsuit Alleges Unfair Practices, EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS, Tariq Farid Franchise Complaints) The company vehemently denies the allegations, and vows […]
Read MoreIn the Curves International 2010 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) issued March 25, 2010, 28 civil actions were disclosed in the Item 3 Litigation section. // 5 are individual or group actions by Curves franchisee owners alleging such things as breach of contract, fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation, etc. on the part of Curves International. 7 are […]
Read MoreCurves International 2010 Franchise Disclosure has been released. Here is the PDF version of the Curves FDD issued March 25, 2010, registered with the State of California. It is separated into 2 parts. Curves2010FDD.part1 (PDF) Contains: // Item 1. The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates Item 2. Business Experience Item 3. Litigation Item […]
Read MoreAshley Furniture franchise owner Robert Myers says the franchisor for the failure of his three stores in Yuba City, Redding and Chico, CA. Myers issued a press release through his attorney stating that Wisconsin-based Ashley Furniture Industries "made it impossible for us to continue to operate." According to franchisee Myers: "They advised us that they […]
Read MoreUnhappy Franchisee – Years ago, Tom dedicated his time, money & energy to becoming a successful CertaPro Painter franchisee. Now that the money, and his franchise, are gone, Tom dedicates his time and energy to warning others about the franchise investment he calls “the worst and most costly decision” of his life. Tom has built […]
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