Who can be the designated or approved supplier of fitness equipment for an Aira Fitness franchisee?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must use in the operation of the Aira Fitness Business only the proprietary or non- proprietary equipment that we specify in the Manual (as defined in Section 6.H) or other written directives. You must purchase or lease an initial fitness equipment package ("Initial Fitness Equipment Package") from a supplier approved by us that may include us, our affiliate or a third party. You must purchase or lease all other equipment we designate (including the security and door access system, signage, and software) from a supplier approved by us that may include us, our affiliate, or a third party. If you will be operating your Aira Fitness Business from a Pod, you must purchase or lease the Pod ("Pod Package") from a supplier approved by us that may include us, our affiliate, or a third party. Prior to opening your Aira Fitness Business to the public, you may seek our approval to add additional equipment at your location. We may approve or disapprove your request to add additional equipment in our sole judgment. You will not be allowed to open or operate the Aira Fitness Business with any unapproved equipment. Replacement fitness equipment must be purchased or leased from approved suppliers.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the approved suppliers for fitness equipment can be Aira Fitness itself, its affiliates, or a third party. Franchisees must acquire an initial fitness equipment package from one of these approved suppliers. All other designated equipment, including security systems, door access systems, signage, and software, must also be sourced from an approved supplier, which again may include Aira Fitness, its affiliates, or a third party.
Prior to opening, franchisees have the option to request approval for additional equipment, but Aira Fitness retains the sole discretion to approve or deny such requests. The document makes it clear that franchisees cannot operate with any unapproved equipment. Replacement fitness equipment must also be sourced exclusively from approved suppliers.
This requirement ensures that Aira Fitness maintains consistency and quality across all franchise locations. For a prospective franchisee, this means they will have limited flexibility in choosing equipment and must factor in the cost and availability of equipment from approved suppliers when planning their initial investment and ongoing operational expenses. Franchisees should carefully review the list of approved suppliers and understand the terms and conditions of purchasing or leasing equipment from each supplier.