Franchise Speak

What is the Moral of the Story?

If you compare the two stories going on at the two websites below, you’ll quickly notice a rash of similarities.  Just a simple question, “What is the moral of the story?”  ( Obviously, the goal of that question is how do we help others avoid the same fate, though. )

Cold Stone Creamery: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/ColdStoneFranchiseesFeelChill.aspx

Young Chefs Academy: http://www.franchisespeak.com/young-chefs-academy-discussion

Comment has been sought from both parties, but of course who we’d really like to hear from here are franchisees.  Because anonymous (and therefore we believe honest) comments from those involved would be far better for future potential victims, er.. customers.    ( … lawyers would be welcome too … )