Who bears the cost of maintaining the Aira Fitness Pod in good repair?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Affirmative Covenants of Franchisee.
- (a) Maintenance. Franchisee shall maintain the Pod in good repair, condition and working order, and shall furnish any and all parts, mechanisms, and devices required to keep the Pod in good repair, condition and working order, at the sole cost and expense of Franchisee. Franchisee, at its sole expense, shall enter into and maintain in force, for the term of each Schedule, any maintenance contracts required by the manufacturer of the Pod, and shall provide to Franchisor's Affiliate a copy of such contract and all supplements thereto. If Franchisee enters into such maintenance contract with a party other than the manufacturer of the Pod, Franchisee shall, at its sole expense, have the manufacturer recertify the Pod at the expiration of this Lease or any renewals or extensions thereof. The term of this Lease shall continue upon the same terms and conditions until such recertification has been obtained.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for maintaining the Aira Fitness Pod in good repair, condition, and working order. This includes furnishing all necessary parts, mechanisms, and devices to keep the Pod in optimal condition, all at the franchisee's sole cost and expense.
Furthermore, the franchisee is obligated to enter into and maintain any maintenance contracts required by the Pod's manufacturer for the term of each schedule. A copy of this contract, along with any supplements, must be provided to Aira Fitness's affiliate. If the franchisee chooses a maintenance contract with a party other than the manufacturer, they must have the manufacturer recertify the Pod at their own expense upon the expiration of the lease or any renewals. The lease continues under the same terms until this recertification is obtained.
This arrangement places the full financial burden of maintaining the Aira Fitness Pod on the franchisee. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor in these ongoing maintenance costs when evaluating the financial feasibility of the franchise. Additionally, franchisees should carefully review the manufacturer's maintenance requirements and consider the potential costs of recertification if using a third-party maintenance provider.