Can an Aerus Associate Program franchisee open additional locations?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisees under the Associate Program are not permitted to open additional Approved Locations, Satellites or Licensed Outlets. References and descriptions of Satellites, Outlet Licensees and Licensed Outlets in this Disclosure Document are not applicable to the Associate Programs.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees operating under the Associate Program are not permitted to open additional locations, satellites, or licensed outlets. This is a key difference between the Associate Program and the Standard Program, as Standard Program franchisees may, with prior approval from Aerus, open additional locations.
This restriction means that Associate Program franchisees are limited to operating from a single approved location. The FDD clarifies that references to Satellites, Outlet Licensees, and Licensed Outlets within the document do not apply to the Associate Program.
The inability to expand to additional locations could limit the potential revenue and market reach for franchisees in the Associate Program compared to those in the Standard Program. A prospective franchisee should carefully consider this limitation when deciding which program is right for them.