What are the requirements for an 'Operating Principal' of an Aerus franchise?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
II. "Operating Principal" means the individual having an ownership interest in Franchisee of at least ten percent (10%), designated by Franchisee to act as Franchisee's representative to Company and who shall have the authority to act on behalf of Franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 74–305)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Aerus Franchise Disclosure Document, the Operating Principal must meet two specific requirements. First, they must have at least a ten percent ownership interest in the Aerus franchise. Second, the Operating Principal must be designated by the franchisee to act as the franchisee's representative to Aerus. This designated individual has the authority to act on behalf of the franchisee in their dealings with Aerus.
In simpler terms, Aerus wants to ensure that there is a clear point of contact and someone with sufficient stake in the business to represent the franchisee's interests. By requiring at least 10% ownership, Aerus aims to have someone genuinely invested in the success of the franchise in this role.
For a prospective Aerus franchisee, this means that if the franchise is owned by a business entity (like an LLC or corporation), the person designated as the Operating Principal must own at least 10% of that entity. This individual will be Aerus's primary contact for the franchise, so it should be someone who is actively involved and knowledgeable about the business.