Is Aerus required to operate the System Media Fund for all franchise programs, or can it be established separately?

According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the System Media Fund does not necessarily need to be implemented across all franchise programs. Aerus has the option to establish the System Media Fund either for all franchise programs collectively or separately for individual franchise programs or groups of programs.

This flexibility allows Aerus to tailor its advertising and marketing strategies to the specific needs and characteristics of different franchise programs. For a prospective franchisee, this means that the existence, nature, and extent of the System Media Fund, and their contribution to it, may vary depending on the specific franchise program they are considering.

It is important for potential Aerus franchisees to clarify which franchise program they are entering and how the System Media Fund is structured for that particular program. Understanding whether the fund is shared across all franchises or specific to their program is crucial for assessing the potential benefits and costs associated with the System Media Fund. Franchisees should inquire about the specific details of Addendum B, which outlines the obligations related to the System Media Fund.