How is the Standard Allocation for Aerus franchises determined, and how does sales volume affect the amount?

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| Type Of Fee                        | Amount                                                                                                                                                                                             | Due Date                                                                                             | Remarks                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
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| Transfer Fee | \$100 | Upon notification by you or your principals of their intent to transfer. | This fee is payable for any transfer of (i) all or any portion of an ownership interest in franchisee or (ii) an Approved Location. |
| Closure Fee | \$100 | Upon notification by you of your request to close a location. | This fee is payable for any closed location under your franchise. |
| Renewal Fee | \$100 | Upon notice of your intent to renew. | See Item 17. |
| Type Of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
| Royalty | 8% of the Gross Sales (as defined below this table). Subject to increase upon 90 days' notice to you, provided that the Royalty will not exceed 12% of your monthly Gross Sales. | Monthly or more frequently as prescribed in the Manuals or otherwise in writing. | For purposes of calculating the royalty, Gross Sales will be determined according to the definition below this table, provided that the sum will be limited to the total selling price of (i) all services performed, (ii) certain service, labor and aftermarket parts, supplies and accessories (all as set forth in the Manuals) and (iii) the service component of all package sales involving both Consigned Product and service (as set forth in the Manuals). |
| Premises | Negotiated. | Monthly, prior to | Applies only when you purchase an |
| Sublease Rental |  | the 1st day of each | existing Aerus Business from us or our |
| Fee |  | month. | affiliate. |
| 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.

Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 20–27)

How is the Standard Allocation for Aerus franchises determined, and how does sales volume affect the amount?

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

What This Means (2025 FDD)

Type Of Fee	Amount	Due Date	Remarks
Transfer Fee	$100	Upon notification by you or your principals of their intent to transfer.	This fee is payable for any transfer of (i) all or any portion of an ownership interest in franchisee or (ii) an Approved Location.
Closure Fee	$100	Upon notification by you of your request to close a location.	This fee is payable for any closed location under your franchise.
Renewal Fee	$100	Upon notice of your intent to renew.	See Item 17.
Type Of Fee	Amount	Due Date	Remarks
Royalty	8% of the Gross Sales (as defined below this table). Subject to increase upon 90 days' notice to you, provided that the Royalty will not exceed 12% of your monthly Gross Sales.	Monthly or more frequently as prescribed in the Manuals or otherwise in writing.	For purposes of calculating the royalty, Gross Sales will be determined according to the definition below this table, provided that the sum will be limited to the total selling price of (i) all services performed, (ii) certain service, labor and aftermarket parts, supplies and accessories (all as set forth in the Manuals) and (iii) the service component of all package sales involving both Consigned Product and service (as set forth in the Manuals).
Premises	Negotiated.	Monthly, prior to	Applies only when you purchase an
Sublease Rental		the 1st day of each	existing Aerus Business from us or our
Fee		month.	affiliate.
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.