If Aerus requires a good faith deposit, to what fee will it be applied?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
th Deposit and Initial Franchise Fee
We may require that you pay us a good faith deposit of $100, together with delivering to us a commitment letter, a sample of which is attached as Exhibit 7 to this Disclosure Document, before we will send an execution copy of the Franchise Agreement to you. The requirement of the $100 good faith deposit is dependent upon information disclosed to us in your application, such as work history, credit worthiness, previous franchise experience, references and/or previous work history with us or other Aerus franchisees. If we require the good faith deposit, it will be applied to the initial franchise fee and is only refundable if we choose not to enter into the Franchise Agreement with you. You must pay us the following non-refundable initial franchise fee at the time you sign
a Franchise Agreement, which will vary depending on the type of Franchised Business you wish to operate:
| Program | Initial Franchise Fee (less the amount of any good faith deposit paid) |
|---|---|
| Standard Program | $3,000 |
| Associate Program | $1,000 |
| Beyond Addendum (Standard Program) | $100 |
| Beyond Addendum (Associate Program) | $100 |
| Inventory (Standard Program) | $15,000 to $90,000 |
| Inventory (Associate Program) | $5,000 to $20,000 |
| Goodwill (Standard Program) | 0 to $200,000 |
| Goodwill (Associate |
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 17–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Aerus requires a good faith deposit of $100, it will be applied to the initial franchise fee. The requirement for this deposit depends on information disclosed in the franchisee's application, such as work history, creditworthiness, previous franchise experience, references, or previous work history with Aerus or other Aerus franchisees.
This good faith deposit is only refundable if Aerus chooses not to enter into the Franchise Agreement with the prospective franchisee. The initial franchise fee itself is non-refundable and is due at the time the Franchise Agreement is signed. The amount of the initial franchise fee varies depending on the type of Franchised Business the franchisee wishes to operate.
For franchises in certain states, including Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Virginia, and Washington, a good faith deposit is not required, and the initial franchise fee is deferred until the business is open and operational. This suggests that Aerus may assess risk differently based on location or other factors, potentially impacting the initial financial obligations for franchisees in those specific states.