Does Aira Fitness currently charge for the approval of alternative suppliers?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Except for instances where we designate a single source supplier, if you wish to purchase any products or services for which we have established approved suppliers from an unapproved supplier, you may request our consent in writing. If we request, you mustsubmitsamples and other information as we require for testing or to otherwise determine whether the product, material or supply, or the proposed supplier meets
our specifications and quality and safety standards. We generally will notify you of supplier approval or disapproval within 30 days of our receipt of all the information and samples we request. We currently do not charge for approval of alternative suppliers but reserve the right to do so in future. The supplier also may be required to sign a supplier agreement. We may re-inspect the facilities and products of any supplier of an approved supplier or item and revoke our approval of any supplier or item that fails to continue to meet any of our criteria. We will provide notice of any revocation by a detailed phone call or email.
Source: Item 8 — **RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 31–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees who wish to purchase products or services from an unapproved supplier can request consent from Aira Fitness in writing, provided that Aira Fitness has already established approved suppliers for those items. Aira Fitness may require the franchisee to submit samples and other information for testing to ensure the product and supplier meet their standards.
Currently, Aira Fitness does not charge for the approval of alternative suppliers. However, the FDD states that Aira Fitness reserves the right to charge for such approvals in the future. The supplier may also be required to sign a supplier agreement. Aira Fitness retains the right to re-inspect the facilities and products of any approved supplier and can revoke approval if the supplier fails to continue meeting Aira Fitness's criteria.
This policy allows franchisees some flexibility in sourcing products and services, potentially enabling them to find better deals or more suitable options. However, it also carries the risk that Aira Fitness could impose approval charges in the future, increasing the cost of using alternative suppliers. Franchisees should stay informed about any changes to Aira Fitness's supplier approval policies to manage their costs effectively.