According to the 2024 Aplus Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 outlines the franchisee's obligations, and it refers to other items in the disclosure document for more details. Specifically, for obligations related to pre-opening purchases and leases, the relevant items are Items 7 and 8.

In practical terms, this means that prospective Aplus franchisees can find information about what they need to purchase or lease before opening their franchise by reviewing Items 7 and 8 of the FDD. These items likely detail the costs associated with equipment, initial inventory, and other essential items required to start the business.

It is important for potential franchisees to carefully review these sections to understand the full scope of their financial obligations before opening. Understanding these costs upfront is crucial for budgeting and financial planning.

However, another excerpt from Item 9 states that pre-opening purchases/leases are 'Not applicable' and that there is 'None' listed in the 'Item in Disclosure Document' column. This discrepancy should be clarified with Aplus prior to signing any agreement.