Get Spiffy Faces Multiple Lawsuits Alleging Franchise Deception and Financial Abuse

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A series of lawsuits have been filed against Get Spiffy, Inc., Spiffy Franchising, LLC, and its co-founder and former CEO Scot Wingo, Vice President of Strategy Connor Finnegan, and other top executives, alleging a nationwide scheme that defrauded franchisees through misrepresentation, inflated costs, and financial manipulation. The lawsuits, filed by Druven PC on behalf of multiple franchisees, accuse the company's leadership of knowingly promoting a deceptive franchise model that left small business owners financially devastated.

One of the most recent complaints, brought by faith-based entrepreneur Alina Siert and her company A4H, LLC, seeks over $8 million in damages and includes civil claims under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).

Founded in 2014, Spiffy represents itself as a tech-driven mobile car care company offering services like detailing, oil changes, and disinfection. In 2020, it launched a national franchise program and branded itself as the "Amazon of car care," touting partnerships with Enterprise, Amazon, and Waymo. According to lawsuits, these affiliations were exaggerated or misrepresented to lure in franchisees with false confidence.

Plaintiffs allege franchisees were forced to lease vans at inflated prices, often outfitted with faulty equipment, and were given misleading financial projections. Training and support were minimal; in one case, a Spiffy executive allegedly advised franchisees to "just use YouTube." Spiffy retained control over all incoming payments and is accused of routinely delaying or withholding funds, crippling franchisee cash flow. Efforts to sell or exit were reportedly sabotaged.

Five former franchisees represented by Druven PC allege fraud, negligent misrepresentation, violations of franchise law, and civil racketeering under the RICO Act.

"This isn't just a failed business model," said Siert. "It was a calculated setup that left us, and many others, holding the bag while Spiffy and its executives walked away with the profits."

"The pattern laid out in these lawsuits is clear, Spiffy's leadership used the appearance of legitimacy to recruit and exploit small business owners," said Jeffrey Mayes, lead counsel at Druven PC. "This goes beyond failed business promises—this is fraud on a national scale, and we're pursuing accountability."

Wingo stepped down as CEO in 2023 amid growing internal failures, handing control to Karl Murphy. Legal action is underway in Maryland and California federal courts, with additional cases pending before the American Arbitration Association.

SOURCE Druven PC