Under which Aerus program are franchisees permitted to develop an organization of qualified Outlet Licensees?
Aerus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Under the Standard Programs only, you will be permitted to develop in the Area of Responsibility an organization of qualified Outlet Licensees operating from or through one or more Approved Locations who will and do follow the Policies and Procedures and guidelines of the Manuals and comply with the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement. You must recruit and train your Outlet Licensees to properly and effectively demonstrate use, care for, install and sell the Products and to understand and follow the Policies and Procedures and other guidelines stated in the Manuals. References to Outlet Licensees are not applicable to the Associate Program. Franchisees under the Associate Program are not permitted to open additional Approved Locations, Satellites or Licensed Outlets.
Source: Item 15 — Obligation to Participate in the Actual Operation of the Franchise Business (FDD pages 53–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, only franchisees operating under the Standard Programs are permitted to develop an organization of qualified Outlet Licensees within their Area of Responsibility. These Outlet Licensees must operate from or through one or more Approved Locations and adhere to the policies, procedures, and guidelines outlined in the Aerus manuals, as well as comply with the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement.
Aerus franchisees participating in the Standard Programs must also recruit and train their Outlet Licensees to ensure they can effectively demonstrate, use, care for, install, and sell Aerus products. This training must also cover understanding and following the policies, procedures, and other guidelines detailed in the manuals.
It is important to note that these provisions regarding Outlet Licensees do not apply to the Associate Program. Franchisees operating under the Associate Program are not allowed to open additional Approved Locations, Satellites, or Licensed Outlets. This distinction highlights a key difference between the Standard and Associate programs, impacting the potential for expansion and organizational development for Aerus franchisees.