Did Aerus open any company-owned outlets in Alaska during 2023?
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 | 202 |
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 opened in Alaska during 2023. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the status of outlets, including company-owned and franchised, across various states from 2022 to 2024.
The table specifically lists Alaska and shows that in 2023, there were 0 outlets at the start of the year, 0 outlets opened, 0 outlets reacquired from franchisees, 0 outlets closed, 0 outlets sold to franchisees, and 0 outlets at the end of the year. This indicates no change in the number of outlets, and no new openings of company-owned Aerus businesses in Alaska during that period.
Prospective franchisees can use this information to understand Aerus's growth strategy in different regions. The absence of company-owned stores in Alaska might suggest a preference for franchised operations in that state, or it could indicate a lack of market development by Aerus in that area. Franchisees interested in operating in Alaska should consider this information when evaluating the potential market and the level of support they might receive from Aerus in developing their business.