Franchise Compliance - A Modest Proposal . . .

Flash · 2012-02-10T21:13:26+00:00

I note what appears to be still a new scheduler trying to get these jobs placed. If I were interested in performing the job, here is what I think I would respond back to the scheduler . . . "Due to payment issues with Franchise Compliance of more than a year's duration and due to the failure of Franchise Compliance to be responsive to shopper contacts through schedulers and providing no viable contact information for shoppers, I would consider performing this shop on a cash up front basis. I am sure you are aware that in both the personal and the business world, those who have no credit must pay cash at the time of purchase. This is no different. You are offering a fee of $X to perform this job with a reimbursement of up to $Y. When I am in receipt of payment of $X + $Y via Paypal we can schedule this assignment as quickly as possible. Payments by check or money order will require 10 business days from receipt for the check to clear my bank prior to scheduling the job. Once the job is completed, if the $Y reimbursement exceeded the actual expense, I will promptly remit the unspent balance to you. Thank you."

Franchise Compliance - A Modest Proposal . . .

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May 17, 2012 12:18PM

LisaSTL Wrote:
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> Money honey

Most of those shows pay all expenses
> and there is a pool of money that get divided
> between the "litigants" depending on the ruling.

But there is a cap of $5000.0F. They probably owe A LOT more than that.

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May 17, 2012 12:24PM

Yes, but the largest percentage of shoppers don't read the boards and so would not be included in this. Wonder how much we could add up of the posters on the board here who are still out money from FC? Maybe there could be a couple of suits - one involving carpet cleaning, one involving.....do they still shop anything else? ..... thinking of Adam explaining his rationale to Judge Judy is just TOO funny .....

May 17, 2012 02:05PM

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> > o.k., i must have missed something. how to
> > contact the client? i am sure by now people on
> > this thread must have contacted the client and
> so
> > they are aware of what is going on???

I contacted the vendor, sales dept and Chem-Dry's Comptroller who contacted FC.
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> MyOwn, please go through this thread from the
> start and read all of the pages. All of your
> questions will be answered.
>
> No need to rewrite history.

Lainerz
10 Year Veteran Shopper

May 17, 2012 03:57PM

JASFLALMT, that is EXACTLY my scenario as well. At first, I thought someone was quoting me. Same time frame, excuse responses, started to seem fishy and then I realized I was not alone.

RipOff Report. Their advice is to take the company to small claims court. Not sure that would result in my desired outcome either.

May 18, 2012 06:12PM

If Julie quit, why did I just receive an email offer to do another Chem-Dry mystery shop?

May 18, 2012 06:30PM

If it was from her then apparently she fibbed a little bit

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May 18, 2012 06:49PM

Maybe there is no "Julie" maybe Julie is Adam. Has anyone ever talked to Julie?

May 18, 2012 06:51PM

You may be on to something.

May 18, 2012 09:27PM

You know, that is interesting. I remember something from another post somewhere that was from Julie stating how she had just had a baby, but then in another post, she was discussing how she had been in the business for 30 years. I was thinking that if she had started mystery shopping at 18 (not very likely that someone so young would be mystery shopping, though I suppose it is possible) and was in the business for 30 years, that would make her 48, which is a little unlikely for motherhood, though again, not impossible, especially in this day and age. Still...makes one wonder!

May 18, 2012 09:47PM

myown Wrote:
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> If Julie quit, why did I just receive an email
> offer to do another Chem-Dry mystery shop?

My sense is that they are sort of loose with the email accounts over there. I have received emails from Ralph signed by Julie.

I was probably 15 or 16 when I did my first shops as summer and weekend PT employment, so I guess you could say that I have shopped for close to 50 years--if you ignore that I did no shops for almost 40 of those years.

May 18, 2012 09:52PM

Sure like I said, unlikely but not impossible. Though you may have been shopping at an early age, I am guessing you probably weren't having babies at nearly 50, were you...

May 18, 2012 09:54PM

Okay, both were in the same post from Julie Bishop, from page 2 of this thread. She stated that she had just had a baby and had been in this business for OVER 30 years...

May 18, 2012 10:33PM

audrialyn30 Wrote:
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> LisaSTL Wrote:
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> > Money honey

Most of those shows pay all
> expenses
> > and there is a pool of money that get divided
> > between the "litigants" depending on the
> ruling.
>
>
> But there is a cap of $5000.0F. They probably owe
> A LOT more than that.

The cap is $3k or $5k per LITIGANT, depending on the state. It sounds like most claims would be around $200 so everyone should get paid back.

I never worked for this company but I would love o help yall sue them ! Since they are not answering certified letters, you would have to get a sheriff to serve Adam for the case. And in order to appear on Judge Judy, you would have to file a case first.

Has anyone checked to see if FC is registered with the secretary of state in Utah or if they even have a business license in their county ?

May 19, 2012 12:53AM

Their business license expired a few years ago.

May 19, 2012 02:23AM

goldfl Wrote:
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> Their business license expired a few years ago.

Everyone should file a complaint with the county or city where they used to have a license for doing business with no license. If you post the contact info, goldfl, I am sure there will be several board members who will send in a complaint.

May 20, 2012 10:19AM

I think I mentioned this earlier, but my suggestion for anyone contemplating a lawsuit would be to have the company records subpoenaed so that all shoppers could be contacted. I'm guessing you would find a VERY large number of unpaid shoppers....

May 20, 2012 01:32PM

I think you need a lawyer or court order to subpoena records and it would cost a lot to hire a lawyer.

May 20, 2012 03:02PM

Find a pro bono lawyer.

May 20, 2012 05:13PM

goldfl Wrote:
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> I think you need a lawyer or court order to
> subpoena records and it would cost a lot to hire a
> lawyer.

Not necessarily. It depends on the county. My county charges $1 for subpoenas in civil matters.

June 02, 2012 06:34PM

Hey everyone, I did a search on Adam Valdez, and look what popped up:

[econnect.entrepreneur.com]

Check out that link. That is definitely him. And there is a cell phone number listed as well. I am in the process of submitting my Wage Claim Form with the Utah Labor Commission Wage Claim Unit today. I also plan on filing my claim with the Utah Division of Consumer Protection. I might just give Adam a call later on his cell phone, how much you want to bet he will hang up when he finds out why I am calling!

June 02, 2012 06:36PM

June 02, 2012 06:57PM

I've never worked for Franchise Compliance (thank goodness!). I looked at your link & it looks like he's moving onto other business opportunities. It sounds like credit repair.

When I've done business verifications, they always ask if there are signs that the place is in the business of credit repair. With his reputation, he won't get too far in this business.

By the way, when I googled his name with Utah, a mugshot came up. Does anyone know what he looks like? Is this the same guy?

[mugshots.com]

If that isn't a link, you might have to cut & paste. Or try googling his name & Utah. It was one of the first few hits.

June 02, 2012 07:10PM

I don't know what he looks like, but I don't think it is him. The guy in the photo from the mugshot was born in 1987 so he is only 25 years old, and I did my first shop for Franchise Compliance back in 2004. Maybe the guy in the photo on the entrepreneur website is him?

June 02, 2012 07:30PM

There can't be that many Adam Valdez's in Utah. Lewiston is only a few miles away from the Franchise Complaine address.

So, I'm guessing that the Adam Valdez of FC is the same Adam Valdez of 12704 N. High Creed Rd, Lewiston, UT 84320-2122. His number for his consulting business is listed as (435) 757-5071.

I think that is a different number from the Crdit Aid place. The Credit Aid place, while still in Utah, looks to be a couple of hours away.

I guess I'm bored today. I'm researching a guy I know nothing about except that he's screwed with some of my MS friends & sounds like a royal slimebag.

June 02, 2012 07:32PM

Joytron, you are awesome.

June 02, 2012 07:37PM

Thanks, Joytron, I am glad you took time to channel your boredom in such a pleasant way for us MS's that are getting ripped off! The reason I know that the Credit Aid Adam Valdez is the same is because the P.O. Box for Franchise Compliance and the Credit Aid thing are one and the same. That's not to say that he doesn't live in Lewiston, though. I might just call that number and ask a few questions, thanks again!

June 02, 2012 07:50PM

Praise the Lord, and hallelujah I canceled the shop I had a couple of months ago. I kept having the feeling I didn't want to do the shop, so I canceled it at the last minute. WooHoo! Praise God for discernment!!!

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart..."

June 02, 2012 07:55PM

I called the number for the Credit Aid, and sure enough, the voice mail recording stated it was Adam Valdez...it is a working number! I sounded casual, left my phone number, and I did not give my full name; wonder if he will call me back?

June 02, 2012 08:16PM

If he calls back, I'd still act interested in the credit aid info for a while just to keep him on the line so that you can determine where he is. It can only be helpful if you plan to sue or deliver legal papers.

June 03, 2012 01:14AM

Apparently his new venture will allow him to use his expertise, vast knowledge and years of hands on experience as he counsels others how to hang on to their money while screwing over everyone else.

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