Where can I find information about my rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal of an Aira Fitness agreement according to Illinois law?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement and Multi-Unit Development Agreement. In conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of the State of Illinois is void. However, a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois.
Your rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal of an agreement are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
In conformance with section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
Source: Item 17 — **RENEWAL, TERMINATION,TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 48–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Aira Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document, information regarding your rights upon termination and non-renewal of an agreement in Illinois can be found within sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. This is specified in the addendum to the franchise agreement for the state of Illinois.
This means that as a prospective Aira Fitness franchisee in Illinois, your rights concerning the termination or non-renewal of your franchise agreement are protected by Illinois state law. These rights are detailed in the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, specifically sections 19 and 20. It is important to carefully review these sections to understand the conditions under which your franchise can be terminated or not renewed, as well as your rights and recourses in such situations.
Furthermore, the Aira Fitness FDD stipulates that any provision in the franchise agreement that requires disputes to be resolved in a jurisdiction outside of Illinois is void, although arbitration may occur outside of Illinois. Additionally, you cannot waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law. This ensures that Aira Fitness franchisees operating in Illinois are protected by Illinois law, regardless of what the franchise agreement may state.