For Aira Fitness, what event marks the 'Commencement Date' of the term?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must open the Aira Fitness Business for business no later than one hundred eighty (180) days from the Effective Date.
You may not open your Aira Fitness Business for business, however, until we have notified you in writing that you have satisfied your pre-opening obligations as identified in Sections 5.A and 5.B and we have approved your opening date.
We are not responsible or liable for any of your pre-opening obligations, losses
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee must open their Aira Fitness Business within 180 days from the Effective Date. The franchisee cannot open for business until Aira Fitness has provided written notification that the franchisee has satisfied all pre-opening obligations detailed in Sections 5.A and 5.B and Aira Fitness has approved the opening date.
The document also states that if the Authorized Location is not known when the agreement is signed, the franchisee must acquire an acceptable site within 90 days from the Effective Date of the agreement. At that time, the franchisee authorizes Aira Fitness to insert the Authorized Location on the Summary Page.
Furthermore, if a Preliminary Designated Area is specified on the Summary Page, Aira Fitness will not grant anyone else the right to develop or operate an Aira Fitness Business in that area for 90 days from the Effective Date of the agreement. These stipulations regarding site selection and opening timelines are important for prospective franchisees to consider, as they dictate the pace at which they must proceed with establishing their Aira Fitness Business after signing the franchise agreement.