Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.

Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership has been involved in 3 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership currently operates 1,183 locations (2025 FDD) (224 franchised, 959 company-owned). The system contracted by 3.4% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -2.7%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership is 2.3% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 10 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership provides 200 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.