What is the definition of 'Approved Location' for an Aerus franchise?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
I. "Approved Location" means the approved location or locations of the Franchised Business identified on Schedule 1, attached hereto, or such other location as Company may, at its option, subsequently approve and permit in writing.
B. "Aerus Business" means a business which possesses each of the following four (4) characteristics: (i) it is identified by the Proprietary Marks, (ii) it is exclusively engaged in the offer and sale of Proprietary Products to Approved Customers, (iii) it operates from one or more Approved Locations that serves as a retail location, service center and sales force instruction and training center, and (iv) it operates in accordance with the Proprietary System.
The Franchised Business shall be operated from one or more Approved Locations and from no other physical location, except as may be permitted by Company in writing at its sole option.
Franchisee shall cause any premises lease covering an Approved Location to include a lease rider in a form substantially similar to the form attached hereto as Exhibit I.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 74–305)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an 'Approved Location' refers to the location or locations of the Franchised Business that are identified on Schedule 1 of the agreement. Any other location must be approved and permitted in writing by Aerus.
This means that a franchisee must operate their Aerus business from a location that Aerus has specifically approved. The initial approved location is listed in Schedule 1 of the franchise agreement. If a franchisee wants to operate from a different location, they must obtain written permission from Aerus. This gives Aerus control over where its franchises operate, ensuring brand consistency and adherence to its standards.
This requirement is typical in franchising, as franchisors want to maintain control over the brand's image and customer experience. For a prospective Aerus franchisee, this means carefully considering the location of their business and ensuring it meets Aerus's approval. It also means understanding that they cannot simply move or open additional locations without Aerus's consent. The franchisee must also include a lease rider, substantially similar to the form attached as Exhibit I, in any premises lease covering an Approved Location.
Furthermore, an Aerus Business is defined as a business that: (i) is identified by the Proprietary Marks, (ii) is exclusively engaged in the offer and sale of Proprietary Products to Approved Customers, (iii) operates from one or more Approved Locations that serves as a retail location, service center and sales force instruction and training center, and (iv) it operates in accordance with the Proprietary System.