When is the Standard Allocation due for Aerus franchises?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type Of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contest Participation Fees | Our then-current fee, generally 50% of the actual costs or Standard Allocation for participants affiliated with the Franchised Business. | Upon receipt of invoice from us or as prescribed in the Manuals or otherwise in writing. | See Item 11. The amount of this fee will depend on the number, if any, of contest winners from your Franchised Business and could range from $0.00 to more than $5,000. |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 20–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Standard Allocation, which is related to Contest Participation Fees, is due upon receipt of invoice from Aerus or as prescribed in the Manuals or otherwise in writing. The Contest Participation Fees are generally 50% of the actual costs or Standard Allocation for participants affiliated with the Franchised Business. Item 11 provides additional information regarding this fee. The amount of this fee will depend on the number, if any, of contest winners from your Franchised Business and could range from $0.00 to more than $5,000.
This means that as an Aerus franchisee, you may incur this fee if participants from your franchise win contests. The fee covers a portion of the contest costs and is determined by Aerus. The due date is not fixed but depends on when you receive an invoice or according to the guidelines in the Aerus manuals or other written communication.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review Item 11 of the FDD and the operations manual to fully understand the circumstances under which these fees are charged and how the Standard Allocation is calculated. It is also important to clarify with Aerus the typical range of these fees and how frequently they are assessed to accurately budget for this potential expense.