Is an Aerus franchisee required to pay shipping and handling charges for the replenishment of Consigned Products and other Products, parts, accessories and supplies?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
if any, which you must make at your expense. (Franchise Agreement Section 1).
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- Upon receipt of your order, we will provide you an initial inventory of Consigned Products, parts, accessories and supplies in the amounts that you request, when you place and order and pay the requisite Security Deposit. You are responsible for payment of all shipping and handling charges incurred in connection with the shipment. (Franchise Agreement Section 10).
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- We, or one of our affiliates, will sell to you certain assets (if you are purchasing an existing Aerus Business) to be used in connection with the Franchised Business. (Franchise Agreement Section 1).
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- We, or one of our affiliates, will sublease the premises or assign the Premises Lease of an Approved Location to you (if you are purchasing an existing Aerus Business). (Franchise Agreement Section 1).
Continuing Obligations: During the operation of your Franchised Business:
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 36–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Aerus Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for paying shipping and handling charges for both the initial inventory and subsequent replenishment of products. Specifically, the franchisee must pay shipping and handling costs when the initial inventory of Consigned Products, parts, accessories, and supplies is shipped after placing an order and paying the required Security Deposit.
During the operation of the Aerus franchised business, franchisees must also promptly pay all shipping and handling charges incurred when replenishing the initial inventory of Consigned Products and other Products, parts, accessories, and supplies. This obligation continues as long as the franchisee complies with the Franchise Agreement and maintains the necessary Security Deposits.
This means that an Aerus franchisee will incur ongoing expenses for shipping and handling throughout the term of the franchise agreement. These costs should be factored into the franchisee's financial projections and business plan. Franchisees should clarify with Aerus what typical shipping costs are and if there are ways to reduce these expenses through bulk ordering or preferred carrier arrangements.