Who provides administration, accounting, inventory control and FOAS training for Aerus franchisees?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We or our affiliates conduct our training program. Aerus' President, Kevin Hickey, supervises the training program. His experience includes over 42 years in the field, and over 17 years as the company's President or similar titles. Various instructors and franchisees provide training. Aerus' Vice President of Sales Operations, Director of Sales Operations and/or Director of National Service, or employees they designate, provide administration, accounting, inventory control and FOAS training. The Executive Vice President- Sales, Area and Regional Director of Franchising, other executives, other regional franchise directors and franchise owners provide training as to sales and service personnel development, real estate and marketing, advertising and database management, store opening assistance and Standard Product Training. All instructors have more than 5 years' experience in the industry.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 36–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Aerus Franchise Disclosure Document, administration, accounting, inventory control, and FOAS (Franchise Operations and Accounting System) training are provided by Aerus' Vice President of Sales Operations, Director of Sales Operations and/or Director of National Service, or employees they designate. This indicates that Aerus has specific personnel responsible for these key training areas.
Prospective Aerus franchisees can expect to receive training in these areas from experienced individuals within the Aerus organization. The FDD also outlines the hours of classroom and on-the-job training that will be provided. For example, franchisees receive 4 hours of classroom training and 2 hours of on-the-job training for administration, 4 hours of classroom training and 1 hour of on-the-job training for accounting, and 4 hours of classroom training and 1 hour of on-the-job training for inventory control and FOAS. This structured approach to training suggests that Aerus is committed to ensuring franchisees have the necessary skills to manage their business effectively.
It is important to note that the training location for these subjects is Dallas, Texas, and an Aerus Business that the company designates. Franchisees should factor in the costs of travel, lodging, and other related expenses when planning for the training. Additionally, the FDD states that Aerus may require further, advanced, or additional training for franchisees or their personnel, so franchisees should be prepared for ongoing training requirements.
Overall, the training program appears comprehensive, covering various aspects of business operations. By providing training in administration, accounting, inventory control, and FOAS, Aerus aims to equip franchisees with the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed in their franchise ventures. Franchisees should take advantage of these training opportunities and actively participate to maximize their understanding of the Aerus business model.