Under what condition is the System Media Fund Fee applicable for an Aerus franchise?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type Of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Media Fund Fee | Currently $0 (3% of Gross Sales if System Media Fund is established). | Monthly as prescribed in the Manuals or otherwise in writing. | Applicable only if installed by us. The System Media Fund is an advertising program designed to facilitate media market spending. Although we do from time to time conduct limited advertising on national or regional basis, we have not imposed the System Media Fund and do not currently charge this fee. |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 20–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the System Media Fund Fee is applicable only if the System Media Fund is installed by Aerus. The fee is intended for an advertising program designed to facilitate media market spending. Currently, Aerus does not impose this fee. However, if the System Media Fund is established, the fee would be 3% of Gross Sales.
The System Media Fund Fee, when applicable, is due monthly as prescribed in the Manuals or otherwise in writing. While Aerus may conduct limited advertising on a national or regional basis from time to time, the imposition and collection of the System Media Fund fee is not currently in effect.
For a prospective Aerus franchisee, this means that they are not currently required to pay the System Media Fund Fee. However, it is important to note that Aerus reserves the right to establish the System Media Fund in the future, which would then require franchisees to pay 3% of their Gross Sales. Franchisees should monitor communications from Aerus and updates to the Manuals to stay informed about any changes to this fee.