What is the Aira Fitness Business, according to the Aira Fitness FDD?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Franchise Agreement is made between Aira Fitness Franchising LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, with its principal business located at 600 Route 59, Ingleside, Illinois 60041 ("we" or "us"), and the Franchisee identified in the Summary Pages ("you"), to be effective on the Effective Date identified in the Summary Pages.
RECITALS
- A. We and our affiliate have developed a proprietary business format and system ("System") for operating an exercise facility ("Aira Fitness Business")
- B. Aira Fitness Businesses that operate from traditional fitness center in a commercial space ("Fitness Center") offer personal training and bootcamps.
- C. Fitness Centers and Aira Fitness Businesses that operate from pre-fabricated modular buildings ("Pods") provide 24-hour personal keycard access for members (excepted as restricted by law);
- D. The System includes automated member billing and collection procedures and services; and use of our proprietary and confidential information; a distinct interior layout, design, décor, color scheme, graphics, fixtures and furnishings, operating and customer service standards and procedures, advertising and marketing specifications and requirements, and other standards, specifications, techniques and procedures that we designate.
- E. Aira Fitness Businesses operating under the System are identified by the trade name and service mark "AIRA FITNESS" and other trademarks, service marks and trade identifiers that we designate to identify businesses operating under the System (the "Marks").
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Agreement, the Aira Fitness Business involves operating an exercise facility using a proprietary business format and system. This system includes automated member billing and collection procedures, confidential information, a distinct interior layout, design, décor, color scheme, graphics, fixtures and furnishings, operating and customer service standards and procedures, advertising and marketing specifications and requirements, and other designated standards, specifications, techniques, and procedures. Aira Fitness Businesses operate under the trade name and service mark "AIRA FITNESS" and other trademarks, service marks, and trade identifiers.
The Aira Fitness Business can operate from a traditional fitness center in a commercial space, offering personal training and bootcamps, or from pre-fabricated modular buildings ("Pods"), providing 24-hour personal keycard access for members, except as restricted by law. Franchisees are expected to adhere to the standards and procedures set by Aira Fitness, which may be revised from time to time. These standards cover various aspects, including operational matters, advertising and marketing, membership issues, franchisee relationships, and accounting issues.
Prospective franchisees should understand that operating an Aira Fitness franchise requires strict adherence to the franchisor's established System and Marks. This includes maintaining the physical appearance of the facility, following prescribed operating procedures, and participating in marketing efforts. The franchisee must also ensure that membership agreements comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The franchisor reserves the right to establish prices for products and services, and franchisees are required to offer special terms or discounts to members of National Accounts. Franchisees must also meet a minimum membership requirement of 150 members after one year of opening.