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The real numbers on owning a Aerus franchise
Air purification/water treatment/laundry services franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
FDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).
Investment
$30,500–$417,890
Total fees
8% of sales
Outlets
166
Closure signals
1 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
2
What their own earnings claim actually says
No financial performance representations made. Franchisor explicitly disclaims any representations about franchisee future or past outlet financial performance.
Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
Franchised outlets declined 33 (17%) in 2024. System contracted 34 outlets (17% decline) 2022-2024.
Legal history (Item 3)
2 matters disclosed.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $30,500–$417,890, including a $3,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Aerus franchise owners make?
Aerus discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Aerus franchise failure rate?
Franchised outlets declined 33 (17%) in 2024. System contracted 34 outlets (17% decline) 2022-2024.
Is a Aerus franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Aerus scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 34347-202506-12 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Aerus or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.