What conditions must be met for an Aira Fitness franchisee to be required to be open 24 hours a day?

According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally required to operate their Aira Fitness Business 24 hours a day, every day of the week, if permitted by state and local law. This requirement ensures accessibility for members at all times, aligning with the brand's model of 24/7 access to fitness equipment. However, the FDD also indicates that in limited cases, Aira Fitness may allow a location to not be accessible 24 hours a day.

Notably, if an Aira Fitness Business is operated from a pre-fabricated modular building referred to as a "Pod", the franchisee will be required to provide 24/7 member access in all circumstances. This suggests that the 24/7 requirement is strictly enforced for Pod locations, regardless of any exceptions that might be made for other types of Aira Fitness Businesses.

Prospective franchisees should confirm with Aira Fitness whether there are any specific state or local laws that might affect the 24/7 operating requirement in their desired location. It would also be prudent to clarify what constitutes a "limited case" where the 24/7 requirement might be waived for Fitness Center locations, and to understand the process for requesting such a waiver.