What is the total number of training hours for Standard and Associates who do not sign a Beyond Addendum for Aerus?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training Dallas, Texas | Hours of Training On-The-Job Aerus Business* | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration | 4 | 2 | Dallas, Texas and Aerus Business we designate |
| Accounting | 4 | 1 | Dallas, Texas and Aerus Business we designate |
| Inventory Control and FOAS | 4 | 1 | Dallas, Texas and Aerus Business we designate |
| Sales and Service Personnel Development | 4 | 16 | Dallas, Texas and Aerus Business we designate |
| Real Estate | 1 | 0 | Dallas, Texas |
| Marketing, Advertising and Database | 4 | 4 | Dallas, Texas and Aerus |
| Management | Business we designate | ||
| Store Opening Assistance | 3 | 0 | Dallas, Texas |
| Standard Product Training | 8 | 16 | Dallas, Texas and Aerus Business we designate |
| Beyond Products and Service | 8 | 40 | Dallas, Texas and Aerus Business we designate |
| Total Hours for Standard and Associates 32 40 | |||
| who do not sign a Beyond Addendum | |||
| Total Hours for Standard and Associates 40 80 | |||
| who sign a Beyond Addendum |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 36–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total training hours for Standard and Associates who do not sign a Beyond Addendum is 72 hours. This is broken down into 32 hours of classroom training in Dallas, Texas, and 40 hours of on-the-job training at an Aerus Business.
Specifically, the classroom training covers Administration, Accounting, Inventory Control and FOAS, Sales and Service Personnel Development, Real Estate, Marketing, Advertising and Database, Store Opening Assistance, and Standard Product Training. The on-the-job training takes place at an Aerus Business and covers Administration, Accounting, Inventory Control and FOAS, Sales and Service Personnel Development, Marketing, Advertising and Database, and Standard Product Training.
Prospective franchisees should note that these are the minimum required training hours. Aerus may require additional training if personnel do not successfully complete any portion of the required training. Also, Aerus does not charge tuition or impose a fee for training-related materials in connection with initial training programs, but the franchisee is responsible for all training-related expenses such as travel, lodging, and meals.