Does the Aerus Franchisee need a lease rider for the Approved Location?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 the 2025 Aerus Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee's premises are covered by a lease for the Approved Location, the franchisee must include a lease rider. This rider needs to be in a form substantially similar to the one attached as Exhibit I in the FDD.
Exhibit I provides a sample Lease Rider form. It states that Aerus Franchising, LLC and the tenant (franchisee) are parties to a Franchise Agreement. The tenant and landlord intend to enter into a lease where the tenant will operate a business offering cleaning, purification, and health improvement products and services under the Aerus trade name. As a condition of Aerus's consent to the lease, the tenant must ensure the Lease Rider is executed and becomes part of the lease.
This requirement ensures that Aerus has certain protections and rights related to the leased premises. For example, the lease rider might address issues such as signage, use of the premises, and the franchisor's rights in the event of a termination or transfer of the franchise agreement. It is a fairly common practice in franchising to have such a rider to protect the franchisor's interests and brand standards.
Prospective Aerus franchisees should carefully review Exhibit I and consult with legal counsel to understand the terms and implications of the lease rider. They should also ensure that the lease agreement and rider comply with all applicable laws and regulations.