Is an Aira Fitness franchisee allowed to use the name 'AIRA FITNESS' as the trade name of their Aira Fitness Business?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must use the name "AIRA FITNESS" as the trade name of the Aira Fitness Business and you may not use any other mark or words to identify the Aira Fitness Business without our prior written consent.
You may not use the words "AIRA" or "AIRA FITNESS" or any of the other Marks as part of the name of your corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other similar entity.
You may use the Marks on various materials, such as business cards, stationery and checks, provided you (i) accurately depict the Marks on the materials, (ii) include a statement on the materials indicating that the business is independently owned and operated by you, (iii) do not use the Marks in connection with any other trademarks, trade names or service marks unless we specifically approve in writing prior to such use, and (iv) make available to us, upon our request, a copy of any materials depicting the Marks.
You must post a prominentsign in the Aira Fitness Businessidentifying you as an Aira FITNESS franchisee in a format we deem reasonably acceptable, including an acknowledgment that you independently own and operate the Aira Fitness Business and that the AIRA FITNESS Mark is owned by us and your use is under a license we have issued to you.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Aira Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to use the name "AIRA FITNESS" as the trade name for their Aira Fitness Business. However, franchisees are prohibited from using any other marks or words to identify the Aira Fitness Business without prior written consent from Aira Fitness. This ensures uniformity and brand consistency across all franchise locations.
Furthermore, franchisees cannot use the words "AIRA" or "AIRA FITNESS" or any of the other Marks as part of the name of their corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other similar entity. This restriction is in place to prevent any potential legal or brand confusion and to protect Aira Fitness's trademarks. Franchisees are allowed to use the Marks on materials like business cards, stationery, and checks, provided they accurately depict the Marks, include a statement indicating independent ownership, and do not use the Marks in conjunction with other trademarks without written approval.
Additionally, franchisees must prominently display a sign identifying themselves as an Aira Fitness franchisee, acknowledging their independent ownership and the franchisor's ownership of the AIRA FITNESS Mark. This sign must be in a format deemed reasonably acceptable by Aira Fitness. These stipulations ensure that while franchisees operate under the Aira Fitness brand, they also clearly communicate their independent ownership and adhere to the franchisor's brand standards.