How many company-owned Aerus outlets did Aerus reacquire from franchisees in Mississippi 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 | 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 reacquired from franchisees in Mississippi during 2024. The table detailing the status of company-owned outlets from 2022 to 2024 shows that in Mississippi, for the year 2024, the number of outlets reacquired from franchisees was zero. This indicates that Aerus did not buy back any franchised locations to convert them into company-owned stores in Mississippi during that year.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is relevant in understanding Aerus's strategy regarding company-owned versus franchised locations. The lack of re acquisitions in Mississippi suggests that Aerus may not be actively seeking to convert franchises into company-owned operations in that particular state. This could imply a stronger commitment to the franchise model in Mississippi, which might be reassuring for franchisees operating or considering opening a location there.
It is important to note that this data only reflects the specific period from 2022 to 2024. While no outlets were reacquired in Mississippi during 2024, this does not guarantee that Aerus will not pursue such acquisitions in the future. Franchisees should stay informed about Aerus's overall business strategies and any potential changes in their approach to company-owned versus franchised locations. Further, the table shows that Mississippi had zero company-owned stores during this period.