What is the initial franchise fee for the Aerus Standard Program?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
chised 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 Program) | 0 to $25,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (Standard | $2,500 to $15,000 |
| Program) | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (Associate | $2,000 to $5,00 |
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 17–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee for the Standard Program is $3,000. This fee is less the amount of any good faith deposit paid. Aerus may require a good faith deposit of $100 before sending the Franchise Agreement. If required, this deposit is applied to the initial franchise fee and is refundable only if Aerus chooses not to enter into the Franchise Agreement with the prospective franchisee.
In addition to the initial franchise fee, franchisees operating under the Standard Program should anticipate other initial costs. The estimated range for aftermarket and service parts and the Security Deposit for Consigned Products is $15,000 to $90,000. If a franchisee signs a Beyond Addendum, they will pay an initial fee of $100.
It is important to note that Aerus, as an incentive to recruit new franchisees, may waive or discount the initial franchise fee. For franchises in certain states, including Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Virginia, and Washington, the initial franchise fee will be deferred until the business is open and operational. In certain circumstances, Aerus may reduce initial fees and finance initial fees for existing franchisees, people working for existing franchisees, and franchisees opening or operating multiple locations. Last year, the initial fees ranged from approximately $5,000 to $16,000.