Can Aira Fitness disapprove a franchisee's request to add additional equipment?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must only use approved equipment, products, fixtures, signs, advertising materials, trademarked items and other items (collectively, "approved supplies") in the Aira Fitness Business as listed in the approved supplies and approved suppliers lists, as we may amend from time to time.
Although we do not do so for every item, we have the right to approve the manufacturer of approved supplies.
You acknowledge and agree that certain approved supplies may only be available from one source, and we or our affiliates may be that source.
You will pay the then-current price in effect for approved supplies you purchase from us or our affiliates.
All inventories, products, operating forms, materials and other items and supplies used in the operation of the Aira Fitness Business must be purchased from approved suppliers and any items not included on the approved supplies or approved suppliers list must conform to the specifications and standards we establish from time to time.
ALTHOUGH APPROVED BY US, WE AND OUR AFFILIATES MAKE NO WARRANTY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCTS, EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION AND ANY REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS), SUPPLIES, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS OR OTHER APPROVED ITEMS.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Aira Fitness FDD, franchisees must use only approved equipment, products, fixtures, signs, advertising materials, trademarked items, and other items, collectively referred to as "approved supplies," in their Aira Fitness Business. These approved supplies are listed in the approved supplies and approved suppliers lists, which Aira Fitness may amend from time to time.
Aira Fitness retains the right to approve the manufacturer of these approved supplies, although they may not do so for every item. Some approved supplies may only be available from a single source, which could be Aira Fitness or its affiliates. Franchisees are required to pay the current price for approved supplies purchased from Aira Fitness or its affiliates.
All inventories, products, operating forms, materials, and other items and supplies used in the operation of the Aira Fitness Business must be purchased from approved suppliers. Any items not included on the approved supplies or approved suppliers list must conform to the specifications and standards established by Aira Fitness. Even if items are approved, Aira Fitness and its affiliates disclaim all warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding products, equipment, supplies, fixtures, furnishings, or other approved items.