B59/100FDD 2025
Aseer Time — Litigation & Risk
Food & Beverage - Full Service · FDD Items 3, 4 & 5
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
59 / 100
FranchiseVerdict composite
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
Non-compete
3 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
Delaware
State whose law governs disputes — relevant if you're not based there
What drove the 59/100 rating
Risk Score Breakdown
- 01MEDNo Item 19 (financial performance) disclosed — cannot validate ROI claims or typical unit economics
- 02HIGHGoing Concern = False indicates potential financial instability at corporate level
- 03MEDOnly 16 units system-wide suggests minimal scale, limited support infrastructure, and unproven model
- 04MINORMinimum royalty of $2,400/month ($28,800/year) creates break-even pressure on lower-performing locations
- 05MEDHigh initial investment range ($386K–$774K) with zero disclosed average revenue benchmarks creates uncertainty
- 06MINORFranchise fee ($50K) appears modest but provides minimal guidance on actual profitability thresholds
- 07MED10-year term is lengthy commitment with limited visibility into franchisor financial health
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.