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What constitutes an event of default for an Aira Fitness franchisee regarding adverse material change in financial condition?

Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

In the event any of the following defaults occurs, you will have no right or opportunity to cure the default and this Agreement will terminate effective immediately on our issuance of written notice of termination: (i) you have failed to identify a mutually acceptable site for the operation of the Aira Fitness Business or to open the Aira Fitness Business for business within the time period provided by this Agreement; (ii) you or any Owner has made any material misrepresentation or omission in your franchise application or any other report to us; (iii) your voluntary abandonment of this Agreement or the Authorized Location, (iv) the loss of your lease, or the failure to timely cure a default under the lease, (v) the loss of your right of possession or failure to reopen or relocate under Section 5.G.; (vi) the closing of the Aira Fitness Business by any state or local authorities for health or public safety reasons; (vii) any unauthorized use of the Confidential Information; (viii) voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy by or against you or any Owner or guarantor, insolvency, making an assignment for the benefit of creditors or any similar voluntary or involuntary arrangement for the disposition of assets for the benefit of creditors; (ix) conviction of you, any Owners, or guarantors of (or pleading no contest to) any felony or misdemeanor that brings or tends to bring any of the Marks into disrepute or impairs or tends to impair your reputation or the goodwill of the Marks or the Aira Fitness Business, (x) you, any Owner, guarantor or an affiliate of any of you are listed by the United States or United Nations as being a terrorist, financier of terrorism or otherwise restricted from doing business in or with the United States; (xi) intentionally underreport membership sales or Gross Sales, falsify financial data, or otherwise commit an act of fraud with respect to your acquisition of this franchise or your rights or obligations under this Agreement, or any understatement or 2% variance on a subsequent audit within a two- year period under Section 10.C., (xii) any unauthorized transfer or assignment in violation of Section 12; (xiii) your failure to use the approved payment processor, (xiv) you failed to meet the Minimum Membership Requirement for six (6) consecutive months, (xv) you failed to meet the Minimum Monthly Gross Sales Requirement for six (6) consecutive months, or *(xv)*any default by you that is the second same or similar default within any 12 month consecutive period or the third default of any type within any 24-month consecutive period.

Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Aira Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document, several conditions related to financial stability can trigger immediate termination of the franchise agreement without opportunity to cure. These include voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy filed by or against the franchisee, any owner, or guarantor. Further, insolvency, making an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or any similar voluntary or involuntary arrangement for the disposition of assets for the benefit of creditors also constitute grounds for immediate termination.

These stipulations mean that Aira Fitness franchisees must maintain a stable financial condition to avoid losing their franchise. The franchisor retains the right to terminate the agreement immediately if the franchisee faces severe financial distress, such as bankruptcy or insolvency. This protects Aira Fitness from potential damage to its brand reputation and financial losses associated with a struggling franchise location.

It is important for prospective Aira Fitness franchisees to understand these terms and ensure they have sufficient financial resources and a solid business plan to meet their financial obligations. Franchisees should also be aware that these conditions apply not only to the franchisee entity but also to any owners or guarantors, extending the scope of financial responsibility and potential default triggers.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.