Franchise Warning: Inches A Weigh
July 8, 2008 by Sean Kelly
Filed under Business
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A FranchisePick.com reader writes the following warning about the Inches A Weigh franchise opportunity:
As a former Inches a weigh owner, I would strongly urge anybody thinking of purchasing one to stop dead in your tracks, turn around and run the other way. The organization will make you all kinds of promises they are incapable of fulfilling. They are overworked, underqualified, and their methods are extremely outdated. Ask any corporate representative how many centers have closed in the past year. The way they respond to that question should be enough to convince you I speak the truth.
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I too fell for the Inches-A-weigh scam. After asking all the right questions and opening the doors we soon discoverd we were ripped off. No one was supporting themselves from their business. Scott Simcik is a con artist. Mr Simcik supports himself by ripping off hard working people. Most put up the majority of their net worth and many we knew filed bankruptcy. The fine print forces mediation first to which Simcik refuses to abide. After mediation you would have to file suit. No one I met ever bothered to take this step because of the cost and realizing this slime ball will file bankruptcy and continue doing his scam.
Hey I am just curious what people think about up and coming franchises like illuminate gym. I am interested in opening a fitness franchise and I came across a website http://www.illuminategym.com. I love their concept but I can tell they are a young franchise. How can I tell if they are legit or not??? Please help….