How many company-owned Aerus outlets closed in the District of Columbia during 2023?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
37 | | | 2024 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
TABLE 4 STATUS OF COMPANY-OWNED OUTLETS(1) FOR YEARS 2022 TO 2024
| 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 |
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 outlets that closed in the District of Columbia during 2023. The provided table detailing the status of company-owned outlets lists the District of Columbia and shows that in 2023, there were 0 outlets at the start of the year, 0 outlets opened, and 0 outlets closed, resulting in 0 outlets at the end of the year. This indicates that Aerus did not have any company-owned operations close in that area during that time.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and performance of company-owned Aerus locations. The absence of closures could be interpreted positively, suggesting that the company-owned stores in the District of Columbia are stable. However, the fact that there were zero company-owned stores to begin with suggests that Aerus may not prioritize company-owned stores in this area.
It is important to note that this data only reflects company-owned store performance and not franchised locations. Franchisees should also consider the performance of franchised locations, as well as the overall market conditions in the District of Columbia, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential risks and opportunities associated with opening an Aerus franchise in that area.