Comments on: Meal Prep Franchising; "…a fad industry that grew way too fast."

By: Mar

Mar — Fri, 30 May 2008 20:12:43 +0000

Whew…I visited a Super Suppers location today, just for take-out to see if the kids found it palatable at all. The owner struck up a conversation about needing to find a partner or to get out. I like the concept so I thought I’d look around and I’m so glad that I’ve investigated. Thank you!

By: Doug’s Fish Fry Franchise vs. Make and Take Gourmet Franchise: a Tale of 2 Franchisors

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:54:45 +0000

[...] (FranchisePick.Com) Also read: Make & Take Gourmet: Meal Prep Franchisor Takes Failures in Stride, Patrons of Failed Franchise Blast Make and Take Gourmet Franchisor Bellso, Why is the Meal Prep / Meal Assembly Kitchen Franchise Failing? Part 1, Why is the Meal Prep / Meal Assembly Kitchen Franchise Failing? Part 2,Meal Prep Franchising; “…a fad industry that grew way too fast.” [...]

By: DD-Ex

DD-Ex — Sat, 10 May 2008 16:17:51 +0000

Michael/Sean –

Just curious, from what you know about it, what do you think of the merits of the DD lawsuit?

By: Michael Webster

Michael Webster — Sat, 10 May 2008 14:59:57 +0000

Sean, why do you think that people cannot recognize an illegal earnings claim?

By: sean

sean — Sat, 10 May 2008 00:26:29 +0000

Sean, where did the quote from Richard Rosen come from?
The Forbes article linked to above, the 7th paragraph:

“Quick growth does not equal profitability,” says Richard Rosen, a Manhattan-based franchise lawyer who closely follows the meal-assembly industry but does not represent any specific franchise. “This is a fad industry that grew way too fast.”

Just below what looks like the reporter’s 6th grade school picture. Good reporting and writing for someone who looks like she’s not old enough for prom. (Nice work, Melanie)

Am I the only one who appreciates the subtle interface between the Editorial and Sales departments on these features? The story sounds the death knell and the pictorial slideshows have happy happy pictures and links to their websites. The recent Business Week franchise feature recently was just the same.

By: Michael Webster

Michael Webster — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:31:23 +0000

Sean, where did the quote from Richard Rosen come from?

By: sean

sean — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:12:07 +0000

Maybe Easy Meal Prep would organize it. – not the earnings claim legalities here. That’s what i was referring to with the Bellso’s and Make & Take Gourmet feeding sales numbers to the newspaper.

By: Kelly aka MM

Kelly aka MM — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:58:30 +0000

I think that more of us should join forces across franchise affiliation lines and file suit against this industry in every state that a MA franchise exists.
Is that possible?