Under the Standard Program, what limited right does the Aerus Franchise Agreement grant to franchisees?

According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, under the Standard Program, the Franchise Agreement grants franchisees a limited right to offer and sell Products (excluding Beyond Products) to Approved Customers within their Area of Responsibility. If a franchisee signs a Beyond Addendum, they also gain the limited right to offer and sell Beyond Products to Approved Customers within their Area of Responsibility. Franchisees who do not sign the Beyond Addendum do not have the right to offer and sell Beyond Products.

This means that an Aerus franchisee's ability to sell certain products is restricted based on whether they participate in the Beyond Addendum. The Area of Responsibility is not a set distance and varies depending on the program and the location's demographics and geography. Franchisees do not receive an exclusive territory and may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels controlled by Aerus.

This limited right is further subject to Aerus's discretion, as they retain all rights not specifically mentioned in the agreement and can introduce new products and services to be offered through the Franchised Business. Franchisees may be required to execute additional agreements and pay royalties or fees in connection with these new offerings. This highlights the importance of understanding the terms of the Franchise Agreement and any addenda, as well as the potential for changes to the product offerings and competitive landscape during the franchise term.