Does Aerus currently charge handling fees?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type Of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipping and Handling | Negotiated – Varies per shipment. | Payable directly by you to the third-party shipping company per their terms. | You may be required to use third party shipping companies designated by us. We currently do not charge handling fees. We reserve the right to institute such fees in the future. |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 20–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Aerus does not currently charge handling fees. However, the company retains the right to institute these fees in the future. The amount of shipping and handling fees are negotiated and will vary per shipment. These fees are payable directly by the franchisee to the third-party shipping company based on their terms.
Aerus may require franchisees to use specific third-party shipping companies designated by them. This means a prospective franchisee may not have a choice in shipping vendors and will need to abide by the negotiated rates Aerus has established with its designated shipping partners.
As a prospective franchisee, it would be prudent to ask Aerus about the typical range of shipping and handling costs, which third-party shippers are typically used, and under what conditions Aerus might institute handling fees in the future.