Can Aira Fitness approve the manufacturer of approved supplies?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will furnish to you from time to time lists of approved supplies or approved suppliers.
You must only use approved equipment, products, fixtures, signs, advertising materials, trademarked items and other items (collectively, "approved supplies") in the Aira Fitness Business as listed in the approved supplies and approved suppliers lists, as we may amend from time to time.
Although we do not do so for every item, we have the right to approve the manufacturer of approved supplies.
You acknowledge and agree that certain approved supplies may only be available from one source, and we or our affiliates may be that source.
You will pay the then-current price in effect for approved supplies you purchase from us or our affiliates.
All inventories, products, operating forms, materials and other items and supplies used in the operation of the Aira Fitness Business must be purchased from approved suppliers and any items not included on the approved supplies or approved suppliers list must conform to the specifications and standards we establish from time to time.
ALTHOUGH APPROVED BY US, WE AND OUR AFFILIATES MAKE NO WARRANTY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCTS, EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION AND ANY REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS), SUPPLIES, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS OR OTHER APPROVED ITEMS.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Aira Fitness has the right to approve the manufacturer of approved supplies. Franchisees must use only approved equipment, products, fixtures, signs, advertising materials, trademarked items, and other items, collectively referred to as "approved supplies," as listed in the approved supplies and suppliers lists, which Aira Fitness may amend from time to time.
This means that while franchisees are required to purchase approved supplies, Aira Fitness retains control over who manufactures those supplies. Aira Fitness does not do so for every item, but they maintain the right to approve the manufacturer. This allows Aira Fitness to maintain quality control and standardization across all franchise locations.
Furthermore, the FDD states that certain approved supplies may only be available from one source, which could be Aira Fitness or its affiliates. Franchisees are obligated to pay the current price for approved supplies purchased from Aira Fitness or its affiliates. All inventories, products, operating forms, materials, and other items and supplies used in the operation of the Aira Fitness business must be purchased from approved suppliers, and any items not included on the approved lists must conform to the specifications and standards established by Aira Fitness.
It is important to note that Aira Fitness and its affiliates disclaim all warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, even for items they have approved. This disclaimer applies to products, equipment, supplies, fixtures, furnishings, and other approved items, which means the franchisee bears the risk even when adhering to Aira Fitness's mandated suppliers.