If opening a new location, how long does Aerus have to approve or disapprove a proposed site?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must obtain, via purchase or lease, a retail space to serve as an Approved Location of your Franchised Business. If you are purchasing the assets of an existing Aerus Business, you will sublease the premises of the Aerus Business or will take an assignment of the premises lease from us or one of our affiliates. If you are opening a new location, you will select a proposed site and submit such proposal to us for approval. We will approve or disapprove any proposed site within 30 days of receiving all of the requested information regarding the proposed site. If we do not agree on a proposed site, we have the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 36–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you are opening a new location, you must select a proposed site and submit it to Aerus for approval. Aerus will then approve or disapprove the proposed site within 30 days of receiving all the requested information regarding the site. If Aerus does not agree on a proposed site, they have the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement.
This 30-day approval period is a crucial consideration for prospective franchisees. It sets a clear timeline for site selection, which is often a critical path item in the launch of a new franchise. Knowing this timeframe allows franchisees to plan their activities accordingly, ensuring they gather and submit all necessary information promptly to avoid delays.
The stipulation that Aerus can terminate the Franchise Agreement if they don't agree on a proposed site highlights the importance of aligning with Aerus's site selection criteria. Franchisees should thoroughly understand these criteria, which include factors like size, location, nearby commercial and residential development, demographics, visibility from roadways, and parking space, to increase the likelihood of approval. This also underscores the need for open communication and collaboration with Aerus during the site selection process.
It is important to note that the 30-day approval timeline begins only after Aerus receives all requested information. Therefore, franchisees should proactively clarify what information is required and ensure its completeness to avoid any delays in the approval process. This proactive approach can help mitigate the risk of potential termination of the Franchise Agreement due to site selection disagreements.