What was the total number of Aerus outlets at the end of 2024?
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, the total number of Aerus outlets operating in the United States and Canada at the end of 2024 was 166. This number includes both franchised and company-owned Aerus businesses.
Specifically, at the end of 2024, there were 158 franchised outlets and 8 company-owned outlets. This represents a net decrease of 34 outlets compared to the beginning of the year, with franchised outlets decreasing by 33 and company-owned outlets decreasing by 1.
It is important to note that these figures reflect the total number of Aerus businesses operating under both franchise and company-owned models within the specified regions. A prospective franchisee should consider these figures in the context of market trends and business development strategies when evaluating the Aerus franchise opportunity.