Is an Aira Fitness franchisee required to secure and maintain all required licenses, permits, and certificates?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must secure and maintain in force all required licenses, permits and certificates relating to your Aira Fitness Business.
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.
You have an obligation, both prior to and after purchasing the franchise, to review the laws of the area in which you will be operating to determine what statutes, regulations, ordinances, or other laws may have an impact on your ability to operate the franchise.
You must at all times maintain your premises and conduct your Aira Fitness Business operations in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes and ordinances including, without limitation, (i) all governmental regulations relating to sales, advertising and membership cancellation rights of health Aira Fitness Business memberships, and all bonding requirements, (ii) all governmental regulations relating to the services offered at the Aira Fitness Business (where applicable), and (iii) all applicable laws pertaining to the privacy of consumer, employee and transactional information ("Privacy Laws").
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for securing and maintaining all necessary licenses, permits, and certificates required to operate their Aira Fitness Business. This obligation extends to ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances. These include governmental regulations related to sales, advertising, membership cancellation rights for health club memberships, bonding requirements, and services offered at the fitness center, as well as laws pertaining to the privacy of consumer, employee, and transactional information.
Prior to commencing construction, franchisees must submit basic plans and specifications for approval, ensuring they align with Aira Fitness's general design and layout requirements. Franchisees must also purchase or lease only approved equipment, fixtures, furniture, and signs, and complete their installation in compliance with approved plans, specifications, and all applicable ordinances, building codes, and permit requirements. Obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and architectural seals is mandatory, along with compliance with legal requirements such as the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Furthermore, franchisees must secure and maintain all required zoning changes, building, utility, and sign permits and licenses, as well as any other necessary permits and licenses. Aira Fitness emphasizes that franchisees bear the responsibility for complying with these conditions. This includes reviewing local laws to determine their impact on the franchisee's ability to operate the business and providing a written statement of any legal issues that may affect their ability to follow the Aira Fitness system or operate their business.