What are Aerus franchisees permitted to do regarding hiring employees, consultants, and agents?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall be permitted, at its own cost and expense, to hire and retain such employees, consultants and agents as Franchisee may deem necessary in establishing and operating the Franchised Business.
Additionally, Franchisee shall be permitted to employ or engage, on forms reasonably acceptable to Company and which grant no greater rights and retain at least the same restrictions and limitations as this Agreement, Sales Representatives who shall operate in accordance with this Agreement and the Manuals, including the Policies and Procedures.
Franchisee shall have sole authority and discretion regarding all employment matters, including without limitation, hiring, firing, discipline, compensation, benefits and scheduling.
Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, Company may from time to time set minimum staffing requirements and hours of operation for Approved Locations in the Manuals.
Source: Item 15 — Obligation to Participate in the Actual Operation of the Franchise Business (FDD pages 53–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have significant autonomy in managing their workforce. Specifically, an Aerus franchisee is permitted to hire and retain employees, consultants, and agents as they deem necessary for establishing and operating their franchised business, bearing all associated costs and expenses. This allows franchisees to build a team that suits their specific business needs and local market conditions.
Aerus franchisees also have the authority to employ or engage Sales Representatives, provided that the forms used for engagement are reasonably acceptable to Aerus and grant no greater rights than the Franchise Agreement. These Sales Representatives must operate in accordance with the Franchise Agreement and the Manuals, including all Policies and Procedures. This ensures that while franchisees have hiring flexibility, all personnel operate within the established Aerus system and standards.
Furthermore, Aerus franchisees possess sole authority and discretion over all employment matters. This includes hiring, firing, discipline, compensation, benefits, and scheduling. This level of control allows franchisees to manage their staff effectively and make decisions that align with their business goals. However, Aerus retains the right to set minimum staffing requirements and hours of operation for Approved Locations, as outlined in the Manuals. This ensures a baseline level of service and operational consistency across all Aerus franchises.