What was the total number of company-owned Aerus outlets at the end of 2024 in Massachusetts?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
37 | | | 2024 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
TABLE 4 STATUS OF COMPANY-OWNED OUTLETS(1) FOR YEARS 2022 TO 2024
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisees | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisees | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2022 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 61–73)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 3 company-owned outlets in Massachusetts at the end of 2024. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the status of company-owned outlets for the years 2022 to 2024, broken down by state.
The table shows that in Massachusetts, there were 6 company-owned Aerus outlets at the start of 2022, which remained the same at the end of the year. In 2023, the number remained at 6 at the start of the year, but decreased to 3 by the end of the year due to 2 outlets closing and 1 being sold to a franchisee. By 2024, there were 3 company-owned outlets at the start of the year, and this number remained constant through the end of the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this information indicates the level of corporate presence and activity in Massachusetts. The fact that Aerus has some company-owned stores in the state could be seen as a positive sign, suggesting a commitment to the market. However, the decrease in company-owned stores from 2022 to 2024 could also indicate a strategic shift towards franchising or a restructuring of company operations in the area. It would be prudent for a potential franchisee to inquire about the reasons behind these changes and the overall corporate strategy for the Massachusetts market.