Must Aira Fitness franchisees permit members of other facilities to use their Aira Fitness Business?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must use Membership Agreements that are based on our then-current standard form of Membership Agreement, with the exception, however, that there may be state and local laws that may require you to alter the Membership Agreement in the jurisdictions under which your Aira Fitness Business operates – you must abide by those laws.
You are solely and exclusively responsible for ensuring that the Membership Agreements you use in connection with the operation of your Aira Fitness Business comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Any changes to the form document must be approved in writing by us.
The Membership Agreement must include: (i) a reciprocity provision that permit members from your Aira Fitness Business to use other facilities and permits another facility's members to also use your Aira Fitness Business, (ii) a waiver and release of us and our affiliates, (iii) requirement for members to pay a yearly maintenance fee in addition to ongoing fees, and (iv) a statement identifying the Aira Fitness Business as an independently-owned franchised location.
You must permit members of other facilities to use your Aira Fitness Business under such terms and conditions as we may state in writing from time to time.
All Membership Agreements and all billings of any type must be processed through the approved technology system.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to include a reciprocity provision in their membership agreements. This provision must allow members from the franchisee's Aira Fitness Business to use other Aira Fitness facilities. It also mandates that the franchisee's Aira Fitness Business must permit members from other Aira Fitness locations to use their facility. The specific terms and conditions for this reciprocal access are to be determined by Aira Fitness and communicated to franchisees in writing.
This reciprocity requirement means that franchisees must be prepared to accommodate members from other Aira Fitness locations, which could impact facility usage and potentially increase costs. Franchisees need to factor in the potential for increased traffic and ensure their facility can handle the additional members without compromising service quality for their primary members. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the details of these terms and conditions, as set by Aira Fitness, to accurately forecast operational needs and potential revenue impacts.
The membership agreements used by franchisees must be based on Aira Fitness's standard form, but may be altered to comply with state and local laws. Any changes to the standard form must be approved in writing by Aira Fitness. In addition to the reciprocity provision, the membership agreement must include a waiver and release of Aira Fitness and its affiliates, a requirement for members to pay a yearly maintenance fee, and a statement identifying the Aira Fitness Business as an independently-owned franchised location.
All membership agreements and billings must be processed through Aira Fitness's approved technology system. Aira Fitness retains the right to prohibit or cancel memberships that extend beyond the term of the franchise agreement, and the franchisee is responsible for any refunds or liabilities resulting from such cancellations. Franchisees must also execute a Membership Contract Assignment Agreement, which is included as Attachment G to the Franchise Agreement.