How many Aerus outlets closed in Massachusetts during 2023?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Canada) | 2022 | 3 | | | 2023 | 5 | | | 2024 | 5 | TABLE 3 STATUS OF FRANCHISED OUTLETS FOR YEARS 2022 TO 2024 (UNITED STATES)
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non-Rene wals | Required by Franchisor | Ceased Operations for Other Reasons | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Arkansas | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Arizona | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| California |
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 are two different tables that provide information on outlet closures. One table lists "Ceased Operations for Other Reasons" while the other lists "Outlets Closed." According to the first table, in 2023, there were zero Aerus outlets in Massachusetts that ceased operations for other reasons. However, according to the second table, two Aerus outlets closed in Massachusetts during 2023.
It is important to note that these tables may be tracking different types of closures. The "Ceased Operations for Other Reasons" category might refer to closures due to factors other than direct business decisions, such as landlord disputes or property damage. The "Outlets Closed" category likely refers to closures that were a direct result of business performance or strategic decisions by the franchisee or franchisor.
Prospective franchisees should clarify with Aerus the specific reasons for outlet closures in Massachusetts to understand the health and stability of the market. Understanding the reasons behind closures can help a franchisee assess the risks and opportunities associated with opening an Aerus franchise in that state.