Aerowest provides commercial scent marketing and odor control solutions, helping businesses create pleasant and inviting environments for customers and employees.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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22
+
-15%
-15%
Franchise fee
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$25,000
Investment
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$35,000 - $91,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$82,000
+
n.a.
n.a.
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AeroWest is a woman-owned, family-run odor-control and air-care franchise founded in 1943. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, AeroWest manufactures and services its proprietary line of odor-control, hygiene, and scent-marketing products.
The company began franchising in 1978 under the parent West Chemical Products and now operates more than two dozen U.S. locations.
AeroWest serves a wide range of clients—from NFL stadiums and hospitals to commercial buildings—offering odor removal, restroom hygiene, scent marketing, hand soap and sanitizer upkeep, and floor-mat services.
AeroWest differentiates itself through its family-business culture, home-based model (no storefront needed), transparent support, and patented odor-control systems dating back to its first patent in 1905.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Aerowest franchise is $35,000 - $91,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$25,000
Real Estate and Leasehold Improvements
$0 – $18,000
Storage Space
$0 – $2,000
Furnishings, Office Equipment and Supplies
$500 – $2,000
Vehicle/Transportation
$0 – $20,000
Uniforms
$100 – $300
Permits and Licenses
$100 – $500
Insurance
$500 – $3,500
Additional Funds and Working Capital (1 year)
$9,000 – $20,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$35,200 – $91,300
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$25,000
Real Estate and Leasehold Improvements
$0 – $18,000
Storage Space
$0 – $2,000
Furnishings, Office Equipment and Supplies
$500 – $2,000
Vehicle/Transportation
$0 – $20,000
Uniforms
$100 – $300
Permits and Licenses
$100 – $500
Insurance
$500 – $3,500
Additional Funds and Working Capital (1 year)
$9,000 – $20,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
$35,200 – $91,300
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Aerowest's 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Aerowest had 39 total units in 2023, of which 22 were franchised-owned and 17 company-owned.
AeroWest provides comprehensive training to ensure franchisees are equipped to successfully operate their business. Here are the training programs offered:
Initial Training Program AeroWest offers a startup training program that franchisees must complete before launching operations. This includes education on services, sales techniques, and operational procedures. Training also involves a review of the confidential operations manual, which franchisees receive before the training begins.
Sales Support Assistance The franchisor offers continued assistance to improve sales, service delivery, telephone marketing, and operational practices. This support is delivered through on-site visits, remote communication, or other methods. The goal is to ensure consistent service standards across all locations.
Ongoing Product and Service Training Franchisees receive periodic updates and training on new products, service enhancements, and sales strategies. AeroWest provides these updates electronically and integrates them into the existing operating system. This ensures franchisees stay current with advancements in the franchise system.
Territory Protection
AeroWest grants its franchisees a designated, non-exclusive Route, which defines the area in which they may operate their business. However, this Route does not confer any form of territorial exclusivity.
Franchisees do not have the right to solicit business from active Accounts of other AeroWest franchises or from clients serviced through AeroWest’s alternative channels, such as janitorial companies using their products. The franchisor explicitly retains the right to establish company-owned or franchised locations anywhere, including near an existing franchisee’s Route.
Additionally, AeroWest may grant franchises, sell products, and offer services—even identical ones—close to a franchisee's designated Route. This model means franchisees could face competition from other franchisees, company operations, or national account arrangements within their own territory.
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