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What fixtures, furnishings, and equipment is an Aerus franchisee required to purchase or lease?

Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

  • (5) Immediately return to Company and Company's Affiliates all items of personal property that are then owned by Company or Company's Affiliates, including Consigned Products and any equipment and supplies to which Company or Company's Affiliates hold title.
  • (1) If Franchisee operates the Franchised Business premises under a lease with a third party or, with respect to any lease for equipment used in the operation of the Franchised Business, assign to Company any interest which Franchisee has in any lease or sublease for the Approved Location or any equipment related to the Franchised Business. Company will identify any modifications or improvements to the premises of the Franchised Business, if any, which Franchisee shall make, at Franchisee's expense, prior to the Opening Date, or within such time period ending after the Opening Date as Company may designate in writing. Franchisee shall install and, at all times during the term of this Agreement, maintain an outdoor sign in a prominent location in accordance with Company's sign specifications in effect from time to time, or as approved, in writing, by Company, unless prohibited from doing so by applicable laws and regulations.
  • H. Provide prompt and workmanlike care and service, including service under any warranty offered by Company, to all Approved Customers who have purchased Products from Franchisee or through Franchisee's Sales Representatives or Outlet Licensees, to all other owners of Products residing within the Area of Responsibility or who may appear personally (or otherwise contact the Franchised Business) at the Approved Location, and to all owners of products (other than the Products) which may be designated from time to time by Company, whether or not the Products to be serviced were purchased from or through Franchisee, and in order to fully discharge and perform this obligation, Franchisee shall establish and maintain a service and repair center (in accordance with the Manuals) at the Approved Location, provided that, in limited circumstances, with the Company's prior approval, Franchisee may satisfy this obligation by entering into a contractual arrangement (approved by Company in all respects) with an existing owner of an Aerus Business to discharge and perform all the Franchisee's repair, maintenance, service and warranty obligations. Actively and diligently use the Customer Data and any information, data or relationship management software provided by Company to service and support existing customers, develop leads to potential customers and potential sales representative recruits and to promptly and accurately record information about all past and future sales, leads and customers in the Customer Data.

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 74–305)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

Based on the 2025 Aerus Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must operate from an approved location and establish a service and repair center. Aerus will identify any required modifications or improvements to the premises, which the franchisee must complete at their own expense before the opening date or within a specified timeframe after opening.

Aerus franchisees are also required to install and maintain an outdoor sign in a prominent location, adhering to Aerus's specifications, unless prohibited by local laws. This sign must be maintained throughout the term of the agreement. Additionally, franchisees must use any information, data, or relationship management software provided by Aerus to support customers and record sales information.

Furthermore, the Aerus franchisee is obligated to return to Aerus all items of personal property owned by Aerus or its affiliates upon termination of the franchise agreement. This includes consigned products, equipment, and supplies for which Aerus or its affiliates hold the title. The franchisee may also be required to assign any equipment leases to Aerus upon termination of the agreement.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.