Possible FTC investigation of Mike, David, George and Darrell Cole.

Irving, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/23/2023 -- iFratelli Pizza, a popular pizza franchise owned by the Cole brothers, is suspected to be under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for possible violations of franchise law.

Allegations of an FTC investigation comes after several complaints were filed against iFratelli Pizza by former franchisees who claim that the company failed to provide adequate support and training, made false and misleading statements about the franchise opportunity, and engaged in other unethical business practices.

The allegations against iFratelli Pizza have raised concerns among franchisees and prospective franchisees, who are calling for greater transparency and accountability from the company.

"We invested a significant amount of money and time in our iFratelli Pizza franchise, and we feel that the company did not live up to its promises," said a former franchisee. "We hope that the investigation will result in greater protections for franchisees and greater accountability for franchisors."

If an FTC investigation is ongoing, the outcome is uncertain at best. If iFratelli Pizza is found to have violated franchise law, the company could face fines, penalties, and other sanctions.

All of this comes while Mike, David, George and Darrell Cole are being sued for multiple other actions including a pending class action lawsuit for making illegal, predatory payday loans to employees.

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George, David, Mike, and Darrell Cole

Irving, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/20/2023 -- Four brothers who own the popular pizza franchise iFratelli Pizza are facing legal troubles over allegations of illegal business practices and involvement in payday lending.

The Cole brothers, who founded iFratelli Pizza in 2007 and have since expanded to multiple locations in Texas, are being sued by former employees who claim that the company violated labor laws and engaged in discriminatory practices. The lawsuit alleges that iFratelli Pizza failed to pay overtime, did not provide meal or rest breaks, and discriminated against female employees.

In addition to the labor lawsuit, the brothers are under investigation for their alleged involvement in illegal payday lending. According to sources close to the investigation, the brothers used their pizza business as a front for a payday lending operation, offering high-interest loans to customers who were unable to pay their bills. The investigation is ongoing, and the brothers have not yet been charged with any crimes.

To make matters worse, the Cole brothers are also being sued in multiple civil actions ranging from fraud to personal injury. The allegations against iFratelli Pizza and the Cole brothers have caused concern among investors, customers and employees, who are calling for transparency and accountability from the company.

"We want to know that we are supporting a business that operates with integrity and treats its employees fairly," said a customer of iFratelli Pizza. "These allegations are concerning, and we hope that the company will take the necessary steps to address them."

The labor lawsuit and investigation into the brothers' alleged involvement in payday lending scams are ongoing. The company has not yet commented on the specific allegations and has not released a timeline for resolving the legal issues.

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