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, Siren song, Can’t talk to media, Seminar selling, Location chosen by franchisor, National press coverage, Canada, 19990101 Franchise-Friendly
http://www.wikidfranchise.org/19990101-franchise-friendly
of Franchise Operators
Midhurst, Ont.
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Risks: Imbalance of information and power, Les Stewart, Canadian Alliance of Franchise Operators, CAFO, Truth, National press coverage, Canada, 19991001 Risky business
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Risks: Les Stewart, Racketeering, Police intervention, Internet information sharing, National press coverage, Canada, 20040412 Cops and
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, Franchisee decision, independence, Trap for the trusting, Masterpieces of deceptive wording and artful omission, Necessary illusions, Independence, American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, AAFD, American Franchisee Association, AFA, National press coverage, United States, 19950306 Trouble in
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law, Don’t buy any franchise?, Trade association tells elected officials how to do their job, National press coverage, Refusal to acknowledge national franchisee association, National association claims
http://www.wikidfranchise.org/20080206-wa-franchise
coffers, Life savings gone, Industry in disrepute, Credibility, Public perception of sleaze and greed, Signs that potential franchisees are nervous and aren’t buying, Mask of respectability, National press coverage, Canada, 19980911 Chained down
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Risks: Convicted fraud artist, Credence goods: taking advantage of the innocents, Alan Eagleson, Fraudster lawyer, Slap on the wrist for white-collar crime, Trust, National press coverage, Canada, 19980106 The eagle
http://www.wikidfranchise.org/19980106-the-eagle
, Gouging on supplies, Rent increase, Must buy only through franchisor (tied buying), National press coverage, Encroachment (too many outlets put in territory), Franchisor controls retail prices
http://www.wikidfranchise.org/20000711-venture-franchising
they are susceptible to international pressure and bad press coverage. Shell pulled out of drilling on U'wa land, ICI withdrew an ingredient from the spray used in fumigations, and Chiquita (formerly the United
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LCBO like a real business.
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Risks: Monopoly or near-monopolies creates sub-optimal capital allocations, Listing fees and inside money, National press coverage, Canada, 20040601 Booze bloat
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