Can an Aerus Standard Program franchisee open additional locations?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Standard Program allows you (with our prior approval) to own and operate more than one Approved Locations on either a full-scale or limited-scale basis (Approved Locations of limited-scale can be "Satellites" or "Licensed Outlets"). Satellites are additional locations managed directly by you. Outlets are additional locations under your care and control that are managed by persons or entities contracted by you to oversee the location (each an "Outlet Licensee"). Outlet Licensees must be engaged on forms acceptable to us. You should note that some states may impose additional requirements or regulation on those relationships, in that event, Outlet Licensees would not be permitted.
Franchisees under the Associate Program are not permitted to open additional Approved Locations, Satellites or Licensed Outlets. References and descriptions of Satellites, Outlet Licensees and Licensed Outlets in this Disclosure Document are not applicable to the Associate Programs.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Standard Program franchisees have the opportunity to expand their business by opening additional locations, subject to Aerus's prior approval. These additional locations can take the form of full-scale operations, limited-scale "Satellites" managed directly by the franchisee, or "Licensed Outlets" overseen by contracted Outlet Licensees. However, the use of Outlet Licensees may be restricted or prohibited in states with specific regulations governing such relationships.
In contrast, Aerus Associate Program franchisees are explicitly prohibited from opening additional Approved Locations, Satellites, or Licensed Outlets. This difference in expansion opportunities is a key distinction between the two franchise programs offered by Aerus. The FDD clearly states that references to Satellites, Outlet Licensees, and Licensed Outlets do not apply to the Associate Program.
In addition to the ability to open multiple locations, Standard Program franchisees also benefit from more favorable pricing on consigned products compared to Associate Program franchisees. The FDD summarizes these and other key differences between the programs, advising prospective franchisees to carefully consider which program best aligns with their business goals and resources. Standard Program franchisees must maintain a service and repair center within their Approved Location and generally have a minimum sales requirement of no less than 45 Core Units per Approved Location per Quarter plus 80% of average Gross Sales of aftermarket, labor and parts per quarter.