What is required for the Aerus agreement to be considered valid?

According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Software License agreement requires signatures from both the Licensor (Aerus Franchising, LLC) and the Licensee (the franchisee). The document includes spaces for the dates of execution by both parties. The agreement becomes effective as of the date set forth with their signatures. The Software License and related provisions of the Franchise Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede all related prior and contemporaneous agreements between the parties. The Software License may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall be considered one and the same instrument.

This indicates that a fully executed agreement, with signatures from both Aerus and the franchisee, is necessary for the agreement to be considered valid and binding. This is a standard practice in franchising, ensuring that both parties formally acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the franchise agreement and any related documents.

Prospective Aerus franchisees should ensure that all documents, including the Franchise Agreement and the Software License, are carefully reviewed and fully executed with all required signatures and dates to ensure the validity and enforceability of the agreement. Franchisees should also retain copies of all executed documents for their records.