Who is responsible for replacing ballasts, transformers, wiring, conduits, and lighting fixtures for exterior lights and electrical systems at an Aplus franchise?

According to Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is generally responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Aplus store, but the specific responsibilities for electrical components and exterior lights are divided between the franchisee and Sunoco. The franchisee is responsible for replacing interior lamps, tubes, ballasts, sockets, and lenses per Sunoco specifications, keeping them clean and in operating order. The franchisee must also replace fuses, reset circuit breakers, and report any electrical issues to Sunoco.

For exterior signage and yard lights, the franchisee is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the sign faces and reporting any outages or physical damage to Sunoco. However, Sunoco is responsible for the repair and replacement of the sign faces, light bulbs, ballasts, transformers, wiring, conduits, and lighting fixtures for exterior lights and electrical systems.

This division of responsibility means that Aplus franchisees need to be diligent in performing basic maintenance and reporting issues promptly to Sunoco. Franchisees bear the cost of replacing interior lighting components, while Sunoco covers the more substantial repairs and replacements related to exterior lighting and electrical systems. This arrangement could help franchisees manage costs by assigning responsibility for major repairs to Sunoco, while ensuring the franchisee maintains the day-to-day upkeep of the store's lighting.