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Aerus LLC
Company Information
2621 Van Buren Avenue, Suite 550A Audubon, PA 19403
Aerus Franchising, LLC, (“we”, “our” or “us”) is a limited liability company formed under the laws of Delaware on May 2, 2001. We currently do business only under our company name and under the trade names “Aerus”, “Aerus Franchising” or “Beyond by Aerus”. We maintain our principal place of business at 14841 Dallas Parkway, Suite 500, Dallas, Texas 75254. We have been offering franchises under the “Aerus” marks since June 2002. We began offering qualified franchises the right to sell our additional premium line of products and services under the “Beyond by Aerus” mark as of April 15, 2015. As of December 31, 2020, we have 222 franchise businesses in the United States and Canada. We do not offer any other franchises or engage in any other line of business, nor have we done so prior to the date of this Disclosure Document. Our agents for service of process are listed in Exhibit 5.
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1 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
7/10
Earning Transparency
10/10
Investment Accessibility
3/10
Summary of potential earnings
$1,482,258 / unit
Average Revenue During 2020Decorating & Home Design
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $57,500 Maximum: $1,395,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $147,750 Maximum: $4,289,700
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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