How is the Shipping and Handling fee determined for Aerus, and to whom is it payable?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type Of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Allocation | As established by us in the Manuals or otherwise in writing. Amount will vary depending upon your sales volume. | Promptly upon sale. | You must remit to us or our Affiliate the Standard Allocation for the Consigned Products sold. You may be required to pay to us or our Affiliate, the full Standard Allocation, as if a sale had occurred for any Consigned Products held in your inventory for 90 days or longer. |
| Security Deposit | 88% of the Standard Allocation for all Consigned Products held in your inventory. Amount will vary depending upon Consigned Products held in inventory and your sales volume. | On demand. | You may be required to increase the amount of your Security Deposit in the event the Consigned Products held in your inventory increases or in the event the Standard Allocation for such Consigned Products increases. |
| 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. |
| Restocking Fee | 15% of Standard Allocation. | As prescribed in the Manuals or otherwise in writing. | Payable for all Consigned Products which you return to us or our affiliate in accordance with the Manuals Fee varies based upon your Standard Allocation and Consigned Product returned. |
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. This means the cost will depend on factors like the weight, size, and destination of the shipment.
The shipping and handling fees are payable directly to the third-party shipping company, according to their terms. Aerus may require franchisees to use specific third-party shipping companies. Currently, Aerus does not charge handling fees, but they reserve the right to institute such fees in the future.
As a prospective franchisee, it is important to factor in these variable shipping costs when projecting expenses. You should clarify with Aerus which third-party shipping companies are approved or required and understand their specific rates and terms to accurately estimate these costs.