Does any acknowledgement signed by an Aira Fitness franchisee disclaim reliance on behalf of the Franchisor?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
By reading this disclosure document, you are not agreeing to, acknowledging, or making any representations whatsoever to the Franchisor and its affiliates.
Source: Item 22 — **CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Aira Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document, acknowledgements signed by franchisees do not disclaim reliance on statements made by the franchisor. For franchisees in Illinois and New York, specific addenda to the franchise agreement reinforce this protection.
Specifically, the addendum for Illinois states that no acknowledgement signed by a franchisee can waive claims under state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or disclaim reliance on statements made by Aira Fitness or its representatives. This provision takes precedence over any conflicting terms in other documents related to the franchise agreement.
Similarly, the addendum for New York ensures that the choice of law does not waive any rights conferred to the franchisee by the General Business Law of New York. It also reiterates that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgement can waive claims under applicable state franchise law or disclaim reliance on behalf of Aira Fitness. This protection ensures that franchisees in these states can rely on the franchisor's statements and are not bound by acknowledgements that might otherwise limit their legal recourse.