Besides the Enviro Professionals, LLC action, does Aerus have any other litigation required to be disclosed in Item 3?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Thomas L. Lozano; Carmel D.*
Lozano; and California High Speed Reproduction, Inc., (May 24, 2018) No. 2018CP-2800468, in the Court of Common Pleas for the Fifth Judicial District of South Carolina
Our affiliate Aerus Enterprise Solutions, LLC ("AES"), Joseph P.
Source: Item 3 — Litigation (FDD pages 16–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, besides the action involving Enviro Professionals, LLC, there is one other litigation required to be disclosed in Item 3. The document mentions a case involving Lozano; and California High Speed Reproduction, Inc., (May 24, 2018) No. 2018CP-2800468, in the Court of Common Pleas for the Fifth Judicial District of South Carolina.
In addition to the completed case, Aerus has a pending case against a former franchisee. Aerus Franchising, LLC initiated an action against AVACS, LLC & Joe Ardito, American Arbitration Association Case No. 01-25-0000-9771, filed on February 17, 2025, to enforce post-term obligations and enjoin trademark infringement and trade secret misappropriation.
Item 3 of the FDD is where franchisors are required to disclose any material litigation that could impact the franchise system. Reviewing this section carefully allows potential franchisees to assess the legal risks associated with investing in an Aerus franchise. Franchisees should consult with a legal professional to fully understand the implications of these legal actions.