What could result from continued inactivity in the Rockin'L Enterprises, LLC lawsuit against Crave?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Caption and Court | Filing Date | Summary of Proceeding |
|---|---|---|
| Rockin'L Enterprises, | 03/22/2023 | The proceeding claims fraud and unfair trade practices and seeks |
| LLC, Justin LaGrange, | to vitiate the Franchise Agreement for error and fraud, vitiate the | |
| and Heather LaGrange | Securities and Purchase Agreement for the Shreveport location | |
| vs. | ||
| Crave Franchising, LLC, | for fraud, and declare the arbitration and choice of forum | |
| Maritza Wulf, Karl F. | provisions in the Franchise Agreement null and void. | |
| Wulf, Karin Malkiewicz, | Franchisees are seeking damages, penalties, attorneys' fees and | |
| Karl S. Wulf, Larry | costs under the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer | |
| Gerson, and Salvatore | Protection Act. Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss or Stay the | |
| Rincione; Docket No. | Matters pending Arbitration and a Motion to Dismiss for | |
| 93,870-A, 10th Judicial | Improper Venue. There has been no activity on the court dockets | |
| District Court, | for more than five months. Continued inactivity could result in a | |
| Natchitoches Parish, | dismissal by the defendants. | |
| Louisiana |
Source: Item 3 — LITIGATION (FDD pages 10–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, continued inactivity in the Rockin'L Enterprises, LLC lawsuit could lead to a dismissal by the defendants. The lawsuit, filed on March 22, 2023, involves claims of fraud and unfair trade practices. The plaintiffs are seeking to nullify the Franchise Agreement and Securities and Purchase Agreement for the Shreveport location, citing error and fraud. They also aim to invalidate the arbitration and choice of forum provisions within the Franchise Agreement.
The plaintiffs in the Rockin'L Enterprises, LLC lawsuit are seeking damages, penalties, attorneys' fees, and costs under the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act. Crave filed a Motion to Dismiss or Stay the Matters pending Arbitration and a Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue. As of the FDD date, there has been no activity on the court dockets for more than five months.
For a prospective Crave franchisee, this information highlights the importance of understanding the potential legal challenges Crave is facing. A dismissal due to inactivity could have implications for future disputes or the enforceability of certain agreement terms. It is advisable for potential franchisees to discuss these legal matters with Crave's management to fully understand the possible ramifications and ensure they are making an informed investment decision.