Comments on: Hollywood Tans Franchisees Benefit from Systemwide Promotions

By: nicole

nicole — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:50:54 +0000

I’ll tell you exactly how you can hit em where it hurts. This page is not enough to make them listen to you. One complaint that not many will hear won’t bother them or lose them much money. But if you go on myspace and tell people how hollywood is ripping off not only you but them too, if you can post blogs and bulletins telling how reprehensible their behavior is and how they screw over the average joe, then i think it’ll start to make them stand up and listen. Not only am i disgusted with the fact that they would cheat you out of your money when you’re going into buseness with them but it also makes me think their customers must be like nothing to them. I’s also disgusting with how much money they make every minute in this country alone that they would be so greedy to take your money which they earn that much in half a day. how shamefull are they. I’ll tell you, you write up a seething letter much like the one you’d already written above and add some of mine if you should feel so inclined and get on myspace and send it as a message to all your friends and ask them to send it to all their friends and have their freinds send it on and so on. I will start with the 200 friends i have on my myspace page. then you post it as a bulletin everyday so no-one forgets and as amatter of fact send the messages every day too. then get on facebook and do it the same way. You’ll reach New Zealand before the week is out. trust me they don’t want that kind of publicity, they think there’s no alternative and they’ve cornered the market but to be completely honest i prefer private owned tan salons to big chains. like key west tans in cinnaminson nj. by the end of it you’ll probly get your money back reall soon plus interest. and by the way this goes for anyone having problems with corporate WANKERS!

By: Tara Coon

Tara Coon — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:14:44 +0000

Own an HT. Please contact me. Same problem here

By: D H

D H — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:44:03 +0000

Very similar complaint with Gone Hollywood Video. Very impressive in the beginning with their help in attaining funding, then once the deal is done…no help, no support, gone. This ended in a bankrupt franchise owner.

By: sean

sean — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:41:19 +0000

Sean should really smell CHARLES roses.
No offense, but I think I’ve whiffed enough of Charles. But thanks for the offer.

WHO EVER “SEAN” IS, HE DEFINATELY SOUNDS LIKE ONE OF THE CORPORATE ROBOTS
If I were a corporate robot, I would not set up a discussion site where both sides are free to air their opinions, warnings, grievances, etc. without being edited or censored. I’m not even saying you’re wrong, just that I had a good impression of them when I visited. Obviously you had a good impression of them also you wouldn’t have bought a franchise, correct?

If you’ve got a legitimate grievance, take the time to tell your story, explain what happened and why it’s not a good franchise opportunity. Stick with facts, give some details not just a few random town names and insults. If you’re counting on Charles to be your spokesman, well, you might want to consider someone who hasn’t been breathing in the pesticide fumes, if you know what I mean. Since he can’t even figure out which country to go to to kick my *ss, he might be lacking in the credibility (and logic) department.

I LOST EVERYTHING IN A “SWEET DEAL” WITH RALPH SR. AND I AM NOT ALONE…
we know of many more around with closed doors and not talked about… just do your own research…
People are HERE doing their research. This is the extent of what you’re willing to share? I lost everything in a sweet deal with the last owner, who sold the company and is no longer living?
We’re supposed to take your word for it… but you offer no details, no explanation?
No offense, but if you read the complaints from the Butterfly Life, Curves, Cuppy’s Coffee, Contours Express, and others on this site, they actually tell their stories, explain the unethical practices, make a point. The HT complainers come off as too lazy or indifferent to take the time to warn others to not make the same mistakes they did.
Tell me: Is this the kind of effort you put into running your salons?
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FYI: There’s a website dedicated to voicing franchisee disputes. It’s called http://www.UnhappyFranchisee.com. You can request your story to be posted by emailing unhappyfranchisee[at]gmail.com.

Be forewarned: they might actually ask you to write a complete paragraph using real examples and at least one complete sentences. I haven’t seen a single HT complainer willing to put in that minimal effort except Charles. My guess is none of you will be willing to put in the effort to contribute there either.

So far, the only point you’ve made is that Hollywood Tans needs to be more selective in their franchisee recruitment.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:07:59 +0000

Sean should really smell CHARLES roses.

HT presented itself as a great company to own..

More of a great company to open, run out of money and have corporate take it over, just to resell it again. or keep it themselves ever wonder how the ceo and owner got stores in the teens… everyone else blood and sweet.

Closed stores to of recent.

Bayonne – edison – kendall pk – forked river- springfield – just in nj alone… and what we know of many more around with closed doors and not talked about.

I would only recommend this company to anyone you HATE and would love to see go belly up. its true… just do your own research…

By: BROKE ON THE STREET

BROKE ON THE STREET — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:30:16 +0000

OH MY GOD! WHO EVER “SEAN” IS, HE DEFINATELY SOUNDS LIKE ONE OF THE CORPORATE ROBOTS. I LOST EVERYTHING IN A “SWEET DEAL” WITH RALPH SR. AND I AM NOT ALONE. IN LESS THAN A MONTH, THEY TOOK OVER AND CLOSED 4 SALONS AT THE JERSEY SHORE. NO REGARD WHATSOEVER FOR THE CUSTOMERS, EITHER! DAMN NEAR EVERY CORPORATE EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACED, AFTER THE ACI “TAKE OVER”. (MOST WERE DEAD WOOD ANYWAY) THERE WERE SOOOOOO MANY HANDSHAKE DEALS AND PREFERRED VENDOR RIPOFFS. YOU’LL NEVER GET THE DETAILS, DUE TO GAG ORDERS AND FEAR OF LEGAL ACTION.

By: Charlie Farricielli

Charlie Farricielli — Sat, 03 May 2008 02:35:39 +0000

Let the readers make thier own decision!
Keep selling your Hollywood Tans Franchise .. Im sure its all about the money Sean!
I will continue to expose the HT company with a passion.
Thanks for the immediate response.

Oh Sean, by the way ….Thanks for the Invite. But you dont want me to make a trip up there to Canada! Believe me ………..my friend!

By: sean

sean — Sat, 03 May 2008 02:08:06 +0000

Oops. I didn’t think Mr. F was still around. But I saw this post was linked to from a Tanning site and wanted to make sure any new readers were acquainted with the inaccurate and misleading statements that are Charlie Farricielli’s commenting trademark. Let’s see how many he racks up this time:
I checked you out and I found information that you are associated with Hollywood Tans Company!
I am not associated with “Hollywood Tans Company”

What reason would a Canadian have in this post anyway?
I am not a Canadian. That’s 2.

Is you business B5 Media losing money Sean?
B5 Media is not my company. That’s 3.

I will fight to help these Salon owners change the ambiguous and bias franchise laws in the Tri Sate area. But what would that matter to a Canadian?
There are no Tri State franchise laws. And I’m not Canadian. 4.

…we have retained an attorney that will represent 22 national HT salons that will be suing your friends company!
Sure you have. Does this firm have a name? Does my wealthy friend? That’s 5.5.

By the way this “colorful” guy that you have never met would like you to say that to my face!
I meant “colorful” in a positive way. I read your articles on roses and thought they were rather creative and charming. You seem like a nice guy when you’re not screaming at me. But if you’re coming up to Canada soon, look me up. We’ll grab a tan together.

Seriously, I’m glad you got your money returned. Congratulations. Maybe your outrage at HT is justified… I’ve just never seen it. All the franchisees I’ve met were positive about the company.

But Charles, man, lighten up a little. It’s spring. Mother’s Day coming up. Time to stop and sell the roses…

By: Charlie Farricielli

Charlie Farricielli — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:17:44 +0000

Hey Sean
Thank you for you choice of words and impertinent comments! But if I were you I would make sure that your observations were factual and not total deception as they are! You are performing like you are an HT executive! I checked you out and I found information that you are associated with Hollywood Tans Company!
Somebody pay you my friend? Can’t figure out why you are making false comments to protect a company franchise system that you have an interest in! What reason would a Canadian have in this post anyway?
For your information we have retained an attorney that will represent 22 national HT salons that will be suing your friends company!
Oh Sean, by the way, HT paid me! And I am not combating for myself! I am in this to help the Salon owners who have actually lost their businesses, personal property and their homes!
Why not call HT and ask them? Be my guest!
Is you business B5 Media losing money Sean? Maybe you are you just bored.
By the way this “colorful” guy that you have never met would like you to say that to my face! Why hide behind a post!
I will continue to help the Salon owners that have formed a union with us, that are losing their businesses and personal property! I will fight to help these Salon owners change the ambiguous and bias franchise laws in the Tri Sate area. But what would that matter to a Canadian?
Also two more Salons closed in Ct. And one for sale…Want to buy it Sean?

By: sean

sean — Fri, 02 May 2008 22:19:15 +0000

Just a note to readers: I’ve found CHARLES FARRICIELLI’s comments here and on Ripoff report to be very unreliable and misleading.
My understanding is he pulled out of the deal after paying his franchise fee. They’ve agreed to repay him his franchise fee when they resell the territory he tied up, as per the contract he signed.
All the stuff about HT not supporting franchise owners is unsubstantiated and irrelevant to his complaint. On rip-off report he claimed that he and a group of franchisees retained counsel and are suing HT. The next comment he says they have not retained counsel. He claims that all the franchisees are outraged, yet the only ones who have posted were positive, even complimentary about the company. Charles argued with them that the support was bad! And they were franchisees!
Unfortunately, Charles is a classic self-defeatist. His rants about how bad the company is has probably discouraged sales in his market – preventing him from getting his money returned.
I’m no fan of tanning franchises in general, but what I’ve seen and heard of Hollywood Tans has been positive.
Charles is a colorful guy with an online roses business. I hope for his sake he can move on.