How to spot Franchise Fraud in three simple steps.
SUBJECT: MAC TOOLS INC.
1) Check the Better Business Bureau in the city where they have their head office:
http://www.columbus-oh.bbb.org
If they are considered "Unsatisfactory" by the Better Business Bureau, the alarm bells should be starting to go off in your head. If you choose to ignore this early warning, proceed to step two.
2) Search for court cases involving the company that you want to invest your life's savings. One or even two court cases should cause concern, but numerous cases should make those alarm bells get really loud!
http://www.mactools.ab.ca/legal/macsuesphilpt1.htm
http://www.mslawyer.com/mssc/cases/960208/92d840.html
http://www.stanleysucks.com/legal/macgetssued.htm
http://www.sourcenews.com/court/compleas/johnson.lasso
http://159.121.112.45/S45122.htm
http://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IEHC/2002/112.html3) If the alarm bells aren't deafening by now, one final search should help. Look for anyone who has chronicled the abuses of this company and has posted his findings on a website or two.
http://www.stanleysucks.com
http://www.mactools.net
http://www.stanleyworks.net
http://www.mactoolssuck.com
http://www.stanleyhardware.net
http://www.stanleytools.net
http://www.stanleyjerks.com
http://www.mac-fools.comWell, there you have it! Three easy steps to spotting franchise fraud.
Wondering why Mac Tools is still crashing? It's because they are crooks and are being relentlessly exposed for their crimes.
There is more to come.