What determines the 'Commencement Date' of the Term for the Aira Fitness franchise lease agreement?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| THIS LEASE Premises"). | AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made on the day of, 20, (the "Effective Date") by and between Pure Gym Equipment LLC, an Illinois limited liability company ("Franchisor's Affiliate") and, a, (hereinafter called "You" or "Franchisee") for the lease of Pod (as hereinafter defined) Aira Fitness franchise business located at ("Business | for Franchisee's |
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| Affiliate | WHEREAS, Franchisee is in the business of leasing and selling fitness equipment buildings ("Pods") to Aira Fitness franchisees; WHEREAS, Franchisee is leasing from Franchisor's Affiliate and Franchisor's Affiliate is leasing to Franchisee a Pod on the terms described in this Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows: Basic Lease Terms. | owns and operates an Aira Fitness franchise business and Franchisor's and pre-fabricated modular |
| (a) | Franchisor's Affiliate's Address for Notice: | Pure Gym Equipment LLC 521 S. Jade Lane Round Lake, IL 60073 Attn: Mike Bell |
| With a copy of all notices going to: (Franchisor's Affiliate) | Huck Bouma PC 1755 S. Naperville Rd., Ste. 200 Wheaton, IL 60189 Attn: Alissa Carter Verson | |
| (b) | Franchisee's Address for Notice: With a copy of all notices going to: (Franchisee): | |
| (c) | Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement a material inducement of Franchisor's Affiliate's obligations under this Agreement, , who is Franchisee ("Guarantor"), shall execute and shall deliver to Franchisor's Affiliate a Guaranty in the form attached hereto as Schedule 2, guaranteeing Franchisee's full performance under this Agreement. | by Franchisee, as a condition of and currently of |
| (d) | The period commencing on the Commencement Date of the Term and ending on the Expiration Date of the Term, is referred to in this Agreement as the "Term." | |
| (e) | The "Commencement Date" of the Term shall be upon delivery of the Pod, the specifications of which are listed in Schedule 1 to |
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the "Commencement Date" of the Term for the lease agreement is determined by the delivery of the Pod. The Pod refers to the pre-fabricated modular fitness equipment buildings that Aira Fitness franchisees lease for their businesses. The specifications of the Pod are detailed in Schedule 1 of the lease agreement.
This means that the franchisee's lease term officially begins when the physical fitness equipment building is delivered to the franchisee. This is a crucial point for franchisees to understand, as it marks the start of their financial obligations under the lease. It is important for prospective franchisees to carefully review Schedule 1 to understand exactly what is included in the Pod delivery and what condition it should be in upon arrival.
It is also important to note that a Guarantor, who is the Franchisee, must execute and deliver a Guaranty to Franchisor's Affiliate, guaranteeing the Franchisee's full performance under the agreement. This Guaranty is a condition and material inducement of Franchisor's Affiliate's obligations under the agreement.