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CUPPY’s Founder Robert “Morg” Morgan Apologizes to Franchisees
CUPPY’s Founder Robert “Morg” Morgan Apologizes to FranchiseesIn just a few short years, Cuppy’s Coffee burst onto the franchise scene, caused a stir, recruited a few hundred prospective franchisees, collected millions in fees, then collapsed… leaving a wake of personal and professional devastation. (See Cuppy’s Coffee Overview for story links) // Many Cuppy’s Coffee franchisees [...]
CERTAPRO PAINTERS: Failed Franchise Owner Accepts Blame
Recently we wrote about a failed CertaPro Painters franchise owner who claims that the CertaPro franchisor is to blame for the losses he suffered. // He has made it his mission to warn prospective franchise owners about what he calls “the dark side of the CertaPro franchise.” (Read: CERTAPRO PAINTERS CertaPro Sucks: The Movie, The [...]
Janitorial & Cleaning Franchise Scams
…there was actually a clause that said, “We can terminate our contract with you, at anytime, for any reason and for no reason at all” I thought “Are you kidding me?” Who on God’s earth would enter into a contract with a clause like that?” Robert, former franchise prospect // A surprising number of prospective [...]
Has CURVES Become the “Trailer Park of Gyms”?
Ex-Curves franchise owner Deborah blames “corporate greed, lack of quality control and a very poorly run infrastructure” for the once-proud Curves for Women fitness concept becoming (what some have called) the “trailer park of gyms.” // In a recent Curves franchise discussion (CURVES: Robert Lay’s Story), Deborah recounted what she describes as the unscrupulous overselling [...]
Is FIESTA AUTO INSURANCE & TAX SERVICE a Great Franchise?
The “Tax Only” franchise is dead! // Yes, the Tax Prep franchise was given last rites and declared dead a few days ago right here on Unhappy Franchisee by John Rost, President & CEO of Fiesta Auto Insurance & Tax Service. Mr. Rost was commenting on a post about JACKSON HEWITT Franchise Complaints when he [...]
Is RONI DEUTCH TAX CENTER a Great Franchise Opportunity?
Is RONI DEUTCH TAX CENTER a Great Franchise Opportunity? Or is it the next great franchise scam? Depends on whom you ask. // The Roni Deutch Tax Center franchise website boasts franchise industry awards and growth rankings: Roni Deutch Tax Center is ranked #4 on Franchise Times list of "the Fast 55", a listing of [...]
BEST BLINDS: Lissa Wall-McMahel Fires Back re Franchise Lawsuit
Unhappy Franchisee – Best Blinds franchise owners Eric & Laurie Wilson claim that they bought a Best Blinds franchise, but then found out the franchisor had already sold the exclusive territory rights to someone else. // The Wilson’s sued and won. However, the Wilson’s claim the blind company ducked out of paying the judgement by [...]
CHILDREN’S ORCHARD Suing Failed Franchise Owner
According to a story in the Detroit Free Press, Children’s Orchard is suing one of its Oklahoma franchisees for allegedly closing her store and reopening in a new location under a new name. // According to the Free Press article, the lawsuit, filed by Children’s Orchard in U.S. District Court in Detroit, alleges that franchisee [...]
FRANCHISE GRAVEYARD: Trendy Franchise Concept Gets Cereality Check, Closes Store(s)
FRANCHISE GRAVEYARD: Trendy Franchise Concept Gets Cereality Check, Closes Store(s) By: Sean Kelly Originally published Wednesday, June 27, 2007 – 5:19 pm ET March 28, 2006 the Northwestern University newspaper had exciting news: The much heralded all-cereal cafe Cereality was expected to open by summer, 2006. They interviewed Cereality co-founder David Roth about the opening [...]
COLD STONE CREAMERY: Failed Franchisees Attack Doug Ducey Campaign
Doug Ducey, the former Chairman and CEO of Cold Stone Creamery and CEO of Kahala-Coldstone, is campaigning for the position of Arizona State Treasurer. // Angry former Cold Stone Creamery franchise owners, who claim Ducey knowingly sold a flawed franchise opportunity that cost them their financial well-being and the government millions, have joined forces with [...]
