What is the 'Approved Suppliers List' for Aira Fitness?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will provide youwith a listof approved manufacturers, suppliers anddistributors("ApprovedSuppliers List") and approved equipment, signs, stationery,supplies and other items or services necessary to operate the Aira Fitness Business ("Approved Supplies List"). From time to time we, an affiliate or a third party vendor or supplier, may be the only approved supplier for certain products. The Supplies List also may include other specific products without reference to a particular manufacturer, or they may designate the specifications and/or standards for other approved products. We may revise the Approved Suppliers List and Approved Supplies List from time to time. We give you the approved lists as we deem advisable.
Except for instances where we designate a single source supplier, if you wish to purchase any products or services for which we have established approved suppliers from an unapproved supplier, you may request our consent in writing. If we request, you mustsubmitsamples and other information as we require for testing or to otherwise determine whether the product, material or supply, or the proposed supplier meets
Source: Item 8 — **RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 31–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase certain items from designated or approved suppliers. Aira Fitness will provide franchisees with a list of approved manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors, referred to as the "Approved Suppliers List," as well as a list of approved equipment, signs, stationery, supplies, and other items or services necessary to operate the Aira Fitness business, referred to as the "Approved Supplies List." The FDD states that Aira Fitness may revise these lists from time to time as they deem advisable.
Notably, Aira Fitness's affiliate, Pure Gym Equipment LLC, is currently the only designated supplier for decals/stickers, the Initial Fitness Equipment Package, the Pod Package, and all signage. For other products and services, franchisees may request approval to use an unapproved supplier, but they may need to submit samples and information for testing to ensure the supplier meets Aira Fitness's specifications, quality, and safety standards. Aira Fitness generally will notify the franchisee of supplier approval or disapproval within 30 days of receiving all necessary information and samples.
Prospective Aira Fitness franchisees should carefully review the Approved Suppliers List and Approved Supplies List to understand the required sources for various products and services. Understanding these requirements is crucial for budgeting and operational planning. Franchisees should also inquire about the process for requesting approval of alternative suppliers and the criteria Aira Fitness uses for evaluating potential suppliers. This information will help franchisees make informed decisions about their purchasing options and manage their costs effectively. The FDD also states that Aira Fitness reserves the right to charge for approval of alternative suppliers in the future.