What actions are Aerus Sponsors prohibited from performing regarding the awarding of Aerus franchises?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Sponsor is not authorized to act as our agent or franchise broker and is not instructed to provide any information to prospects. Similarly, neither Sponsor nor any other franchisee is authorized to (1) award franchises of Aerus Business; (2) make any claims or representations regarding the operation of the Aerus Business; or (3) alter, amend, modify, interpret or change any aspect of the Franchise Agreement or our Franchising Programs. You should not rely on any statements, claims, or representations which may have been made to you by Sponsor or other franchisees.
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 17–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Sponsors, who are existing franchisees that refer potential candidates, have specific limitations regarding their involvement in awarding franchises. Aerus explicitly states that Sponsors are not authorized to act as agents or franchise brokers for Aerus. They are not instructed or permitted to provide any information to prospective franchisees.
More specifically, neither Sponsors nor any other franchisee can award Aerus franchises. They cannot make any claims or representations about the operation of the Aerus Business. Furthermore, Sponsors are prohibited from altering, amending, modifying, interpreting, or changing any aspect of the Franchise Agreement or Aerus's Franchising Programs.
Aerus cautions potential franchisees not to rely on any statements, claims, or representations made by Sponsors or other franchisees. This is to ensure that prospective franchisees receive accurate and consistent information directly from Aerus rather than relying on potentially misleading information from third parties. This protects both the potential franchisee and Aerus from misinterpretations or unauthorized commitments.