Is an Aira Fitness franchisee required to enter into maintenance contracts for the Pod?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Affirmative Covenants of Franchisee.
- (a) Maintenance. Franchisee shall maintain the Pod in good repair, condition and working order, and shall furnish any and all parts, mechanisms, and devices required to keep the Pod in good repair, condition and working order, at the sole cost and expense of Franchisee. Franchisee, at its sole expense, shall enter into and maintain in force, for the term of each Schedule, any maintenance contracts required by the manufacturer of the Pod, and shall provide to Franchisor's Affiliate a copy of such contract and all supplements thereto. If Franchisee enters into such maintenance contract with a party other than the manufacturer of the Pod, Franchisee shall, at its sole expense, have the manufacturer recertify the Pod at the expiration of this Lease or any renewals or extensions thereof. The term of this Lease shall continue upon the same terms and conditions until such recertification has been obtained.
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 maintain the Pod in good condition and working order, covering all associated costs. Specifically, the franchisee must enter into and maintain maintenance contracts for the Pod with the manufacturer for the term of each schedule. Aira Fitness requires that the franchisee provide a copy of this maintenance contract, including any supplements, to Aira Fitness's affiliate.
If the franchisee chooses to contract with a party other than the Pod manufacturer for maintenance, Aira Fitness mandates that the franchisee, at their own expense, have the manufacturer recertify the Pod at the expiration of the lease or any renewals. The lease term will continue under the same conditions until this recertification is obtained.
This requirement ensures that the Pod remains in optimal condition, potentially preventing disruptions to the Aira Fitness Business and maintaining safety standards. It also protects the value of the equipment. Franchisees should factor in the costs of these mandatory maintenance contracts and potential recertification when assessing the financial viability of the franchise.