What is a franchisee required to obtain for the building of an Aira Fitness Business?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may not commence construction of the Aira Fitness Business until you have received our written consent to your plans.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you must promptly after obtaining possession of the site for the Aira Fitness Business (i) have prepared and submitted for our approval basic plans and specifications consistent with our general design and layout requirements as set forth from time to time in the manuals for an Aira Fitness Business; (ii) purchase or lease and then use only the approved equipment, fixtures, furniture and signs; (iii) complete the equipment, fixtures, furniture and sign installation and decorating of the Aira Fitness Business in full compliance with plans and specifications we approve and all applicable ordinances, building codes and permit requirements without any unauthorized alterations; (iv) obtain all necessary permits, licenses and architectural seals and comply with applicable legal requirements relating to the building, signs, equipment and premises, including, but not limited to, the Americans With Disabilities Act; and (v) obtain and maintain all required zoning changes, building, utility, sign permits and licenses and any other required permits and licenses.
It is your responsibility to comply with the foregoing conditions.
Any change to the plans or any replacement, reconstruction, addition or modification in the premises, interior or exterior décor or image, equipment or signage of the Aira Fitness Business made after our consent to the initial plans, whether at the request of you, us or a third party, may be made only with our prior written consent.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, before commencing construction of an Aira Fitness Business, a franchisee must first receive written consent to their plans from Aira Fitness. The franchisee is responsible for several key obligations related to the building and operation of the Aira Fitness Business.
Specifically, the franchisee must prepare and submit basic plans and specifications that align with Aira Fitness's general design and layout requirements as outlined in their manuals. They are also required to purchase or lease and use only the equipment, fixtures, furniture, and signs that have been approved by Aira Fitness. The franchisee must ensure that the installation and decorating of the Aira Fitness Business fully complies with the approved plans and specifications, as well as all applicable ordinances, building codes, and permit requirements, without making any unauthorized alterations.
Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and architectural seals. They must also comply with all applicable legal requirements related to the building, signs, equipment, and premises, including the Americans With Disabilities Act. This includes obtaining and maintaining all required zoning changes, building, utility, and sign permits, as well as any other necessary permits and licenses. Any changes to the plans or any modifications to the premises, interior or exterior décor, equipment, or signage after the initial plans have been approved require Aira Fitness's prior written consent.