What was the total number of Aerus outlets at the end of 2023?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 213 | 196 | -17 |
| 2023 | 196 | 191 | -5 | |
| 2024 | 191 | 158 | -33 | |
| Company Owned | 2022 | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| 2023 | 12 | 9 | -3 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 8 | -1 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 223 | 208 | -15 |
| 2023 | 208 | 200 | -8 | |
| 2024 | 200 | 166 | -34 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 61–73)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2023, there were a total of 200 Aerus outlets. This number includes both franchised and company-owned outlets operating in the United States and Canada. Of these 200 outlets, 191 were franchised and 9 were company-owned.
For a prospective franchisee, this information provides a snapshot of the size and composition of the Aerus franchise system. It shows the relative proportion of franchised versus company-owned locations, which can offer insights into Aerus's expansion strategy and its relationship with franchisees. The decrease of 8 total outlets from 2022 to 2023 could indicate challenges or changes within the franchise system that a potential franchisee should investigate further.
It is important to note that these figures represent the total number of outlets operating at the end of the year. The numbers do not reflect the total number of openings or closures that may have occurred throughout the year. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the specific reasons for outlet closures and the overall health of the existing franchise network to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the Aerus franchise opportunity.