Is the equipment lease agreement for Aira Fitness franchises governed by Illinois law?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(iii) FRANCHISEE ACCEPTS THE CONDITION OF THE EQUIPMENT AS DELIVERED ON:
| Date: | |--------------| | Franchisee: | | By: | | (Print Name) |
EXHIBIT 1 TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT
List of Initial Fitness Equipment
EXHIBIT G FITNESS EQUIPMENT LEASE
FITNESS EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT
| THIS LEASE | 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 Fitness Equipment for Franchisee's Aira Fitness | |
| franchise business located at ("Business Premises"). | ||
| WITNESSETH | ||
| WHEREAS, Franchisee | and Franchisor's | |
| owns and operates an Aira Fitness franchise business | ||
| Affiliate | ||
| is in the business of leasing and selling fitness equipment to Aira Fitness franchisees; | ||
| WHEREAS, Franchisor's Affiliatedesires to provide for Franchisee's equipment needs as they | ||
| arise from time to time by supplying it equipment. | ||
| WHEREAS, Franchisee is leasing from Franchisor's Affiliate and Franchisor's Affiliate is | ||
| leasing to Franchisee the equipment listed on Schedule 1 to this Agreement on the terms | ||
| described in this Agreement. | ||
| NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows: | ||
| 1. | Basic Lease Terms. | |
| (a) | Franchisor's Affiliate's Address for Notice: | Pure Gym Equipment LLC |
| 600 Rt. 59 | ||
| Ingleside, IL 60041 | ||
| Attn: Mike Bell | ||
| With a copy of all notices going to: | Huck Bouma PC | |
| (Franchisor's Affiliate) | 1755 S. Naperville Rd., Ste. |
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Aira Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document, the equipment lease agreement is indeed governed by Illinois law. Specifically, the lease agreement is between the franchisee and Pure Gym Equipment LLC, which is identified as Aira Fitness's affiliate and an Illinois limited liability company. The franchisor's affiliate's address for notices is located in Illinois. Furthermore, the franchise agreement itself is made between Aira Fitness Franchising LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, and the franchisee. Finally, the franchise agreement states that its validity, construction, and performance are governed by Illinois law.
This means that any disputes or legal matters arising from the equipment lease will be subject to the laws of Illinois, regardless of where the franchisee's Aira Fitness location is physically situated. This is a common practice in franchising, as it provides the franchisor with a consistent legal framework across all franchise locations.
For a prospective Aira Fitness franchisee, this has several implications. First, they should familiarize themselves with Illinois law, particularly as it relates to lease agreements and business operations. Second, any legal counsel they retain should have expertise in Illinois law. Finally, they should understand that any legal proceedings related to the lease will likely take place in Illinois, which could involve travel and associated costs.