Aerus
Aerus franchises operate fixed-location retail stores that market and sell proprietary air purification, water purification, water conditioners, floor care, and other products and services to create allergy-friendly, clean, and healthy indoor environments for homes and businesses. Franchisees also perform testing and treatments for indoor environmental contaminants and provide repair and maintenance services for Aerus products and certain competitors' products. They target residential customers and select commercial buyers, with sales primarily driven through in-person marketing and product demonstrations under Standard or Associate franchise programs.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 0% System Media Fund + $500/mo admin/tech support (max $1,500/mo)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Aerus Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 86% of Business Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aerus Current | $31K – $418K | $3K | 8.0% | 158 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+27 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Aerus franchisees (2021 – 2024)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
188 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily post-termination disputes involving enforcement of post-term obligations, trademark infringement, and trade secret misappropriation against a former franchisee.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Aerus franchise ranges from $30,500 to $417,890. This includes a franchise fee of $3,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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