What does the Aira Fitness franchisee agree to indemnify the franchisor against?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will not be obligated by, or have any liability under, any agreements, representations or warranties you make that are not expressly authorized under this Agreement, nor will we be obligated for any damages to any person or property directly or indirectly arising out of your construction, development and/or operation of your Aira Fitness Business, whether or not caused by the negligent or willful action or failure to act on the part of you, the Owners, managers, employees or agents.
We will have no liability for any sales, use, excise, income, gross receipts, property or other taxes, whether levied against you, the Aira Fitness Business or your assets, or on us, in connection with the business you conduct, or on any payments you make to us pursuant to this Agreement or any franchise agreement, including but not limited to royalty fees (except for our own income taxes).
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for certain liabilities and obligations related to the operation of their Aira Fitness business. Specifically, Aira Fitness will not be obligated or liable under any agreements, representations, or warranties the franchisee makes that are not expressly authorized by the Franchise Agreement. This means that if a franchisee makes promises or enters into agreements without Aira Fitness's explicit approval, Aira Fitness is not bound by those actions.
Furthermore, Aira Fitness will not be responsible for any damages to people or property that arise directly or indirectly from the franchisee's construction, development, or operation of the Aira Fitness Business. This includes damages caused by the negligence or willful actions (or failures to act) of the franchisee, their owners, managers, employees, or agents. This provision makes it clear that the franchisee bears the responsibility for the day-to-day operations and any resulting liabilities.
Additionally, Aira Fitness is not liable for any sales, use, excise, income, gross receipts, property, or other taxes levied against the franchisee, the Aira Fitness Business, or the franchisee's assets. This also applies to taxes levied on Aira Fitness in connection with the business the franchisee conducts or on any payments the franchisee makes to Aira Fitness, such as royalty fees. The only exception to this is Aira Fitness's own income taxes. This section clarifies the tax responsibilities of both the franchisor and the franchisee, ensuring that the franchisee is aware of their obligations to pay all applicable taxes related to their business operations.