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What constitutes an event of default for an Aira Fitness franchisee regarding insolvency, bankruptcy, or inability to pay debts?

Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

  • 3.1. Definitions. The term "Event of Default" means the occurrence and continuation of any one (1) or more of the following events:
    • (a) any failure of Debtor promptly and faithfully to pay, observe and perform, when due, any of the Obligations;
    • (b) if Debtor becomes insolvent, commits an act of bankruptcy, files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, or an involuntary petition in bankruptcy is filed, or a permanent or temporary receiver or trustee for the Aira Fitness Business, or all or substantially all of the Debtor's property, is appointed by any court and such appointment is not actively opposed through legal action, or Debtor makes an assignment or arrangement for the benefit of creditors, or calls a meeting of creditors, or Debtor makes a written statement to the effect that he or it is unable to pay his or its debts as they become due, or a levy of execution is made upon Debtor, or an attachment or lien outstanding with respect to the Aira Fitness Business for thirty (30) days, unless the attachment or lien is being duly contested in good faith by Debtor and Secured Party is advised in writing

Immediate Termination With No Opportunity to Cure.

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 Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several conditions related to insolvency, bankruptcy, or inability to pay debts can trigger an event of default. If the franchisee becomes insolvent, commits an act of bankruptcy, files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, or faces an involuntary bankruptcy petition, it can lead to default. Similarly, the appointment of a receiver or trustee for the Aira Fitness business or its assets, if not actively opposed through legal action, also constitutes a default. Making an assignment or arrangement for the benefit of creditors, calling a meeting of creditors, or providing a written statement indicating an inability to pay debts as they become due are further grounds for default.

Additionally, if a levy of execution is made upon the franchisee or an attachment or lien remains outstanding with respect to the Aira Fitness business for thirty days, and is not being contested in good faith, it can trigger a default. These conditions highlight the importance of maintaining financial stability and meeting financial obligations to avoid jeopardizing the franchise agreement.

Furthermore, the FDD states that in the event of voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy by or against the franchisee, 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, Aira Fitness has the right to terminate the agreement immediately without any opportunity to cure the default. This underscores the serious consequences of financial instability and the potential for immediate termination of the franchise agreement.

A prospective Aira Fitness franchisee should be aware of these stipulations and ensure they have a solid financial plan and sufficient capital to manage their business effectively. Understanding these default triggers is crucial for maintaining a healthy and compliant franchise operation and avoiding potential termination of the franchise agreement.

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.