How is the Shipping and Handling fee determined for Aerus franchises?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type Of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipping and Handling | Negotiated – Varies per shipment. | Payable directly by you to the third-party shipping company per their terms. | You may be required to use third party shipping companies designated by us. We currently do not charge handling fees. We reserve the right to institute such fees in the future. |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 20–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the shipping and handling fees are negotiated and vary per shipment. These fees are payable directly to the third-party shipping company based on their terms. This means that the cost of shipping and handling will not be a fixed amount but will depend on the specifics of each shipment, such as weight, distance, and shipping company rates.
Aerus franchisees may be required to use specific third-party shipping companies designated by Aerus. Currently, Aerus does not charge handling fees, but they reserve the right to institute such fees in the future. This means that while franchisees are not currently paying a handling fee to Aerus, this could change, potentially adding to the overall cost of shipping and handling.
For a prospective Aerus franchisee, it's important to factor in the variable nature of shipping and handling costs when planning expenses. Since these costs are negotiated and can vary, it would be prudent to discuss typical shipping costs with existing franchisees and to understand which third-party shipping companies Aerus currently designates. Additionally, it would be wise to inquire about the conditions under which Aerus might institute its own handling fees in the future to better prepare for potential cost increases.