Does the Aira Fitness franchise agreement require franchisees to submit requests for approval of product brands and suppliers?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You further agree to comply with all required System specifications, standards and operating procedures (whether contained in the Manual or any other written communication) relating to the appearance, function, cleanliness, operation and promotion of an Aira Fitness Business including, without limitation (i) sales and marketing procedures and customer service; (ii) advertising and promotional programs; (iii) member loyalty and rewards programs; (iv) layout, décor and color scheme of the Aira Fitness Business; (v) appearance and dress of employees; (vi) safety, maintenance, appearance, cleanliness, sanitation, standards of service, and operation of the Aira Fitness Business; (vii) submission of requests for approval of brands of products, supplies and suppliers; (viii) use and illumination of signs, posters, displays, standard formats and similar items; (ix) use of audio equipment and type and decibel levels of music; (x) use of video equipment and type and decibel level of television broadcasts (including closed captioning requirements); (xi) types of fixtures, furnishings, and equipment; and (xii) the make, type, location and decibel level of any game, entertainment or vending machine (and restrictions against the use of gaming, entertainment or vending machines).
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to submit requests for approval of brands of products, supplies, and suppliers. This requirement is part of complying with the System's specifications, standards, and operating procedures.
This means that as an Aira Fitness franchisee, you cannot independently choose all of your product brands and suppliers. Instead, you must seek approval from Aira Fitness for the brands and suppliers you intend to use. This ensures that all Aira Fitness locations maintain a consistent brand image and quality of products and services.
Furthermore, Aira Fitness will furnish franchisees with lists of approved supplies and suppliers, and franchisees must purchase approved equipment, products, fixtures, signs, advertising materials, trademarked items, and other items from these approved sources. Aira Fitness also has the right to approve the manufacturer of approved supplies, and certain approved supplies may only be available from a single source, which could be Aira Fitness or its affiliates. While Aira Fitness may approve certain products, equipment, and supplies, they disclaim all warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.