LA strip club bosses at war in brutal power struggle, bombshell lawsuit reveals — it’s straight out of a ‘Euphoria’ plot
A power struggle between Los Angeles strip club owners has escalated into a lawsuit alleging fraud and other serious crimes. Craig Franze, owner of The Body Shop, is accused of a 'bait-and-switch' scheme to take control of rival clubs and misappropriating funds. The lawsuit also includes allegations of sex trafficking and illegal activities linked to underground poker games.
- ▪Craig Franze is being sued for allegedly using a fraudulent scheme to take control of two rival strip clubs.
- ▪The lawsuit claims Franze misappropriated a $2.9 million payment and drained profits from the clubs.
- ▪Franze denies the allegations, calling them false and an extortion attempt.
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Metro exclusive LA strip club bosses at war in brutal power struggle, bombshell lawsuit reveals — it’s straight out of a ‘Euphoria’ plot By Benjamin Brown Published May 22, 2026, 3:22 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The owner of Los Angeles’s most infamous strip club is being sued over an alleged “fraudulent bait-and-switch” scheme he used to seize control of two rival clubs — which reads like an episode of HBO’s “Euphoria”. Craig Franze, the owner of The Body Shop in West Hollywood, then used the profits to fund a lavish lifestyle, with luxury cars, expensive jewelry and a $30,000-a-month rental property, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
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