Can an Aira Fitness franchisee waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In conformance with section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
Source: Item 17 — **RENEWAL, TERMINATION,TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 48–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees operating in Illinois cannot waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law. This protection is explicitly stated in the addendum to the franchise agreement for the state of Illinois.
The FDD specifies that any condition, stipulation, or provision that attempts to bind a franchisee into waiving compliance with Illinois laws is considered void. This ensures that franchisees are not pressured or misled into giving up their legal rights under Illinois state law.
Furthermore, any statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by the franchisee at the start of their franchise relationship cannot waive claims under state franchise law, including claims of fraud, or disclaim reliance on statements made by Aira Fitness. This provision is designed to protect franchisees from unknowingly relinquishing their rights and ensures that the terms of the franchise agreement adhere to Illinois law.