Does Aerus or its affiliates receive rebates from third parties as a result of required purchases or leases by Aerus franchisees?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
a result of required purchases or leases by franchisees. Neither we nor any of our affiliates receive rebates from third parties as result of required purchases or leases by franchisees.
During our fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, we realized approximately $14.41 million of revenue from required purchases and leases by franchisees, primarily consisting of franchisee purchases of Consigned Products and service and aftermarket parts and accessories. This revenue accounted for approximately 91% of our total revenue of approximately $15.83 million in 2024. Our affiliates did not derive any revenue from purchases and leases by franchisees during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
We estimate that required purchases and leases will account for up to 90% of all of your purchases and leases necessary to open a Franchised Business, and up to 8
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 29–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, neither Aerus nor its affiliates receive rebates from third parties based on required purchases or leases by franchisees. However, Aerus and its affiliates do derive revenue from required purchases or leases by franchisees.
During the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, Aerus realized approximately $14.41 million in revenue from required franchisee purchases and leases, primarily from Consigned Products and service and aftermarket parts and accessories. This revenue accounted for approximately 91% of Aerus's total revenue of approximately $15.83 million in 2024. Aerus's affiliates did not derive any revenue from franchisee purchases and leases during the same period.
The FDD estimates that required purchases and leases will constitute up to 90% of all purchases and leases necessary to open an Aerus franchise and up to 80% of the ongoing costs to operate the franchise. This indicates that a significant portion of a franchisee's expenses will be directed towards purchases from Aerus or its approved suppliers, contributing substantially to Aerus's revenue stream.