What is the Aerus franchisee's obligation regarding notification to the company upon the death or claim of permanent disability of the franchisee or any principal of the franchisee?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- E. Upon the death or claim of permanent disability of Franchisee or any principal of Franchisee, Franchisee or a representative of Franchisee must promptly notify Company of such death or claim of Permanent disability within fifteen (15) days of its occurrence. Any Transfer upon death or permanent disability will be subject to the same terms and conditions as described in this Addendum for any other Transfer.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 74–305)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee or their representative has a specific obligation to notify Aerus in the event of death or a claim of permanent disability of the franchisee or any principal of the franchisee.
The franchisee or a representative must promptly notify Aerus of such an event within fifteen (15) days of its occurrence. This notification requirement ensures that Aerus is informed of any circumstances that may affect the ownership or operation of the franchise.
Following notification, any transfer of the franchise due to death or permanent disability will be subject to the same terms and conditions as any other transfer outlined in the addendum. This means that Aerus retains control over who becomes a franchisee, even in these circumstances, to maintain brand standards and operational consistency.