How many company-owned Aerus outlets were in Alabama at the start of 2022?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisees | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisees | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 61–73)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were no company-owned Aerus outlets in Alabama at the start of 2022. The provided table details the status of company-owned outlets by state for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. For Alabama, the 'Outlets at Start of Year' is listed as 0 for each of those years. This indicates that Aerus did not have any company-owned operations in Alabama during this period.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into Aerus's corporate strategy regarding company-owned stores versus franchised locations. The absence of company-owned stores in a particular state could mean that Aerus is more focused on expanding through franchising in that area, or it could reflect a lack of direct operational focus in that market. It is important to note that the excerpt specifies that Aerus itself does not operate Aerus Businesses, but certain subsidiaries and affiliates do.
For a potential franchisee, this data highlights the importance of understanding the local market dynamics and the level of corporate support available in their specific region. Further due diligence would involve researching the performance of existing franchised locations in Alabama and understanding Aerus's plans for future development in the state. It would be beneficial to inquire about the reasons behind the lack of company-owned stores and whether this affects the support and resources available to franchisees in Alabama.