What items does Aerus require a franchisee to purchase or lease and maintain at their own expense?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- I.
If not an existing Aerus Business, Franchisee shall open the Franchised Business at an Approved Location not later than the Opening Date.
Company will identify any modifications or improvements to the premises of the Franchised Business, if any, which Franchisee shall make, at Franchisee's expense, prior to the Opening Date, or within such time period ending after the Opening Date as Company may designate in writing.
Insurance.
Franchisee shall, at its expense, procure upon execution of this Agreement, and shall maintain in full force and effect at all times during the Term, an insurance
Franchisee shall, at its expense, make all county and state assumed name filings required by law (including any filings made necessary by a change in required trade names pursuant hereto) and provide evidence of such filing to Company.
- H.
Provide prompt and workmanlike care and service, including service under any warranty offered by Company, to all Approved Customers who have purchased Products from Franchisee or through Franchisee's Sales Representatives or Outlet Licensees, to all other owners of Products residing within the Area of Responsibility or who may appear personally (or otherwise contact the Franchised Business) at the Approved Location, and to all owners of products (other than the Products) which may be designated from time to time by Company, whether or not the Products to be serviced were purchased from or through Franchisee, and in order to fully discharge and perform this obligation, Franchisee shall establish and maintain a service and repair center (in accordance with the Manuals) at the Approved Location, provided that, in limited circumstances, with the Company's prior approval, Franchisee may satisfy this obligation by entering into a contractual arrangement (approved by Company in all respects) with an existing owner of an Aerus Business to discharge and perform all the Franchisee's repair, maintenance, service and warranty obligations.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 74–305)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for several expenses related to establishing and maintaining their franchised business. Specifically, if not already an existing Aerus Business, the franchisee must cover the costs of modifications or improvements to the premises of the Franchised Business at the Approved Location. These modifications or improvements must be completed before the Opening Date or within a timeframe designated by Aerus in writing.
Additionally, Aerus franchisees are obligated to secure and maintain insurance coverage throughout the term of the agreement at their own expense. This ensures that the business is protected against potential liabilities and risks.
Furthermore, franchisees are required to make all necessary county and state assumed name filings required by law, including any filings resulting from changes in trade names, and provide evidence of such filings to Aerus. This ensures compliance with local regulations and proper business registration. Franchisees are also responsible for establishing and maintaining a service and repair center at the Approved Location, in accordance with the manuals, to provide care and service, including warranty service, to customers. However, with Aerus's prior approval, a franchisee may satisfy this obligation through a contractual arrangement with an existing Aerus Business owner.