What are the Aira Fitness franchisee's obligations regarding the use of key cards in Item 8, and how does this relate to the franchisor's assistance with computer systems in Item 11?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Surveillance Equipment
You must acquire and use all computer hardware and related accessories and peripheral equipment, including door access components, camera and surveillance equipment, televisions, and related items that we prescribe for use by the Aira FitnessBusiness. You may not use any computer hardware, accessories or peripheral equipment that we have not approved for use.Requirements for use may include, among other things, connection to remote servers, off-site electronic repositories, and high speed Internet connections, and establishment of one or more e-mail accounts.
You must:(i) use any proprietary software programs, systemdocumentationmanuals, andother proprietary materials that we provide to you in connection with your operation of the Aira Fitness Business; (ii) input and maintain in your computer such data and information as we prescribe in the Manual and other written directives; (iii) purchase new or upgraded software programs, system documentation manuals, and other proprietary materials at then- current prices whenever we adoptsuch new or upgraded programs, manuals, and materialssystem-wide. Youmust enterinto all software license agreements, "terms of use"agreements, and software maintenance agreements, in the form and manner we prescribe, and pay all fees imposed by us or any third-party software and software service providers hereunder. As technology or software is developed in the future, we may, as we deemappropriate, require you to: (i) add to your technology system memory, ports, and other accessories or peripheral equipment or additional, new, or substitute software; and (ii) replace or upgrade your technology systemand software as we prescribe. There are no contractual limitations on the cost or frequency for updating or upgrading the technology system.
The Technology Systemwill collect and compile customer identification data, othermembership data, and door entry data. We may independently access from a remote location, at any time, all information (including member information) generated and stored by your Technology System (including video surveillance equipment) or an off-site server.
We estimate the purchase price for the technology system to be approximately $1,200 to $4,000. This includes the purchase of the web-based Gymmaster software for an initial purchase price of $1,449. In addition, you must make monthly payments to Gymmaster which currently has the following fee structure:
- $129Month for up to 100 members
- $169/Month for up to 400 members
- $249/Month for up to 1300 members
The estimated cost for video surveillance equipment is $400 to $800.
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Aira Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to acquire and use computer hardware, accessories, and peripheral equipment, including door access components, as prescribed by Aira Fitness. This obligation is detailed in Item 11, which covers the franchisor's assistance, advertising, computer systems, and training.
The technology system that Aira Fitness requires franchisees to use may include all hardware and software used in the operation of the Aira Fitness Business, including computer hardware and related accessories and peripheral equipment for video surveillance, door access, digital media, and telephone systems. The technology system will collect and compile customer identification data, other membership data, and door entry data. Aira Fitness may independently access from a remote location, at any time, all information (including member information) generated and stored by your Technology System (including video surveillance equipment) or an off-site server.
This system is integral to managing the gym's operations, including member access via key cards. The FDD states that the purchase price for the technology system is estimated to be approximately $1,200 to $4,000, including the purchase of the web-based Gymmaster software for an initial purchase price of $1,449. Franchisees must also make monthly payments to Gymmaster, with fees ranging from $129 to $249 per month depending on the number of members. Aira Fitness also requires franchisees to use any proprietary software programs, system documentation manuals, and other proprietary materials that they provide to you in connection with your operation of the Aira Fitness Business.
These requirements ensure that Aira Fitness franchisees maintain consistent security and operational standards across all locations. The franchisor's ability to access data remotely allows them to monitor and support the franchisee's business, while the franchisee's responsibility to maintain the technology system ensures that the gym operates efficiently and securely. Prospective franchisees should consider these technology costs and requirements when evaluating the Aira Fitness franchise opportunity.