How many company-owned Aerus outlets did Aerus reacquire from franchisees 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 Aerus outlets reacquired from franchisees in Montana during 2024. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the 'Outlets Reacquired from Franchisees' by state and year. For Montana in 2024, the number listed is 0.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the company's history of reacquiring franchises in specific locations. A reacquisition could signal various factors, such as the franchisee's underperformance, a strategic shift by the franchisor, or a mutual agreement to terminate the franchise agreement. However, in the case of Montana, the absence of any reacquired franchises suggests stability in the existing franchise relationships within that state.
It is important to note that this data only reflects the reacquisition of franchised outlets that became company-owned. It does not account for instances where a franchise may have been terminated or closed for other reasons. Reviewing the complete table, including data on 'Outlets Opened,' 'Outlets Closed,' and 'Outlets Sold to Franchisees,' can provide a more comprehensive understanding of franchise activity within each state.