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B55/100FDD 2024

America’s Dog & Burger — Litigation & Risk

Food & Beverage - Full Service · FDD Items 3, 4 & 5

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Lower Risk

No litigation cases disclosed in FDD Items 3 and 4.

Source: FDD Items 3–5

FDD Items 3 & 4

Litigation Metrics

Cases disclosed
0
Total from FDD Items 3 and 4
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
—
Franchisor or officer bankruptcy
Overall risk score
55 / 100
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Rating
MODERATE
STRONG / MODERATE / CAUTION / AVOID

FDD Items 5, 6 & 17 — what you give up

Contract Risk Indicators

Mandatory arbitration
Not required
You retain the right to sue in court
Jury trial waiver
Waived
You give up the right to a jury trial
Non-compete
2 yrs
Post-termination restriction on similar businesses
Franchisor can compete
Yes
Franchisor can open competing locations in or near your territory
Right of first refusal
Yes
Franchisor can match any purchase offer when you try to sell
Governing law
Illinois
State whose law governs disputes — relevant if you're not based there

What drove the 55/100 rating

Risk Score Breakdown

  1. 01MINOROnly 3 units in system with unknown/likely stagnant growth trajectory raises sustainability concerns
  2. 02MEDNet income not disclosed in FDD Item 19 prevents accurate ROI validation and profitability assessment
  3. 03MINORNo territorial protection allows franchisor or competitors to saturate franchisee's market
  4. 04MINORWide investment range ($289K-$694K) suggests inconsistent unit economics or undefined buildout standards
  5. 05MEDMicro-system size (3 units) indicates limited operational track record and high execution risk
  6. 06MINORUnproven franchise model with minimal comparable unit performance data available

Severity inferred from FDD text — not a regulatory or legal classification

Litigation data from FDD Items 3, 4, and 5. SBA data from public 7(a) FOIA records (FY2020–present). Not legal advice — consult a franchise attorney before signing any franchise agreement.