What action is the Aira Fitness franchisee required to take to hold telephone companies harmless?

According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must agree to hold telephone companies harmless from any claims arising from Aira Fitness's actions or instructions regarding the assignment of telephone numbers. This requirement is part of the Telephone Number Assignment Agreement that the franchisee enters into with Aira Fitness. The agreement ensures that telephone companies are protected from any liabilities related to the transfer or handling of telephone numbers used by the Aira Fitness business.

In practical terms, this means that if Aira Fitness directs a telephone company to change, terminate, or transfer a phone number, and this action leads to a claim against the telephone company, the franchisee is responsible for defending and covering any costs associated with that claim. This obligation arises from the franchisee's agreement to allow Aira Fitness to act as their attorney-in-fact for managing the phone numbers.

This requirement is designed to protect the telephone companies and Aira Fitness from potential liabilities related to telephone number management. For a prospective franchisee, this underscores the importance of understanding the terms of the Telephone Number Assignment Agreement and the potential financial responsibility for claims against telephone companies arising from Aira Fitness's actions. Franchisees should carefully review this section of the agreement with legal counsel to fully understand their obligations and potential risks.