What is a franchisee required to do regarding construction of the 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.
- D.
Opening.
You must open the Aira Fitness Business for business no later than one hundred eighty (180) days from the Effective Date.
You may not open your Aira Fitness Business for business, however, until we have notified you in writing that you have satisfied your pre-opening obligations as identified in Sections 5.A and 5.B and we have approved your opening date.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee cannot begin construction of their Aira Fitness Business until they have received written consent to their plans from Aira Fitness. After obtaining possession of the site, the franchisee must promptly prepare and submit basic plans and specifications for approval, ensuring they align with Aira Fitness's general design and layout requirements as detailed in the manuals.
The franchisee is obligated to purchase or lease and exclusively use approved equipment, fixtures, furniture, and signs. The installation and decorating of the Aira Fitness Business must be completed in full compliance with the approved plans and specifications, as well as all applicable ordinances, building codes, and permit requirements, without any unauthorized alterations. This ensures that each Aira Fitness location maintains a consistent brand image and meets all necessary legal standards.
Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and architectural seals, and for complying with all applicable legal requirements related to the building, signs, equipment, and premises, including the Americans With Disabilities Act. They must also secure and maintain all required zoning changes, building, utility, and sign permits and licenses. Any changes to the plans or any modifications to the premises, interior or exterior décor, equipment, or signage after the initial plan approval require Aira Fitness's prior written consent. The franchisee must open the Aira Fitness Business within 180 days from the Effective Date, but only after Aira Fitness confirms in writing that all pre-opening obligations have been met and the opening date is approved.