Can an Aira Fitness franchisee use the words 'AIRA' or 'AIRA FITNESS' as part of their business entity name?
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.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Aira Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are restricted from using 'AIRA' or 'AIRA FITNESS' in their business entity name. While franchisees must use 'AIRA FITNESS' as the trade name for their Aira Fitness Business, they cannot incorporate these terms into the legal name of their corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or any other similar entity.
This restriction is typical in franchising, as it protects the franchisor's brand identity and prevents potential legal complications. Franchisees are allowed to use the Aira Fitness marks on materials like business cards and stationery, provided they accurately depict the marks, state that the business is independently owned and operated, and do not combine the marks with other trademarks without prior written approval from Aira Fitness.
Additionally, franchisees must display a prominent sign identifying themselves as an Aira Fitness franchisee, acknowledging their independent ownership and operation, and recognizing Aira Fitness Franchising LLC's ownership of the marks. These stipulations ensure that while franchisees benefit from the Aira Fitness brand, the franchisor maintains control over its trademarks and prevents any confusion about the ownership and operation of the business.