Can an Aerus franchisee face competition from outlets that Aerus owns?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
Our affiliates, ARS Home Solutions, LLC and ARS Home Solutions Canada, Inc., currently own and operate Franchise Businesses in the United States and in Canada, respectively, and may in the future own and operate these, additional or other Franchise Businesses. These Franchised Businesses sell products and services which are identical or substantially similar to those which you will offer and operate based upon a franchise agreement similar to the one you would execute.
Source: Item 12 — Territory (FDD pages 43–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may face competition from various sources, including outlets that Aerus owns. Specifically, Aerus states that franchisees may encounter competition from other franchisees, outlets that Aerus owns, or other distribution channels or competitive brands that Aerus controls. This competition can occur within or outside the franchisee's Area of Responsibility and/or Protected Area. The Area of Responsibility is not a set distance and varies depending on the program and location. However, Aerus will not establish a physical Aerus Business location within a one-mile radius of the franchisee's Approved Location, which is considered the Protected Area.
Aerus and its affiliates also operate existing businesses and systems and may establish new ones, including Aerus Businesses, under the same or different names and trademarks. These businesses may offer similar products and services within any part of the Area of Responsibility, provided they do not establish a physical location within the franchisee's Protected Area. Aerus also sells products through alternative channels such as television, catalogs, direct mail, floor care retailers, mass merchandise retailers, commercial sales, the internet, a customer service call center, and independent distributors. These sales may occur within the franchisee's Area of Responsibility.
Furthermore, Aerus's affiliates, ARS Home Solutions, LLC and ARS Home Solutions Canada, Inc., own and operate franchise businesses in the United States and Canada, respectively, selling products and services similar to those offered by Aerus franchisees. This means that while franchisees have a Protected Area of a one-mile radius around their Approved Location, they may still face competition from Aerus-owned outlets and other channels within their broader Area of Responsibility. Prospective franchisees should consider these competitive factors when evaluating the Aerus franchise opportunity.