What was the net change in the number of company-owned Aerus outlets during 2023?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 213 | 196 | -17 |
| 2023 | 196 | 191 | -5 | |
| 2024 | 191 | 158 | -33 | |
| Company Owned | 2022 | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| 2023 | 12 | 9 | -3 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 8 | -1 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 223 | 208 | -15 |
| 2023 | 208 | 200 | -8 | |
| 2024 | 200 | 166 | -34 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 61–73)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the net change in the number of company-owned outlets during 2023 was -3. This means that Aerus had 3 fewer company-owned outlets at the end of 2023 than it did at the beginning of the year. At the start of 2023, Aerus had 12 company-owned outlets, which decreased to 9 by the end of the year.
This decrease in company-owned outlets could be due to several factors, such as closures, sales to franchisees, or a strategic shift in the company's business model. It's important to note that while Aerus itself does not operate Aerus Businesses, certain subsidiaries and affiliates do, and these are the outlets reflected in the data.
A prospective franchisee should consider this trend when evaluating the franchise opportunity. While the decrease in company-owned stores doesn't directly impact franchisees, it may reflect on the overall health and direction of the company. It would be prudent for a potential franchisee to inquire about the reasons for this decrease and Aerus's future plans for company-owned operations.