How many company-owned Aerus outlets closed in Montana during 2024?
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 |
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 Montana during 2024. The provided table regarding the status of company-owned outlets lists the number of outlets that closed. Specifically for Montana, the table shows that there were zero company-owned Aerus outlets at the start of 2024, zero outlets opened, and zero outlets closed, resulting in zero outlets at the end of the year.
This data indicates that Aerus does not operate any company-owned businesses in Montana. Therefore, prospective franchisees in Montana would not be competing directly with company-owned stores. This might be seen as a positive aspect for franchisees as they can establish their presence without direct competition from the parent company.
It is important to note that while there were no company-owned closures, this does not necessarily reflect the performance or stability of franchised locations in Montana. Franchisees should still conduct thorough due diligence, including reviewing Item 19 financial performance representations and speaking with existing franchisees in Montana, to assess the market conditions and potential for success.