Are Aira Fitness franchisees required to allow members of other facilities to use their facility?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
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 facilities, and it must also permit members from other Aira Fitness locations to use the franchisee's facility. This means that as an Aira Fitness franchisee, you must allow members from other locations to use your facility.
The FDD states that franchisees must permit members of other facilities to use their Aira Fitness Business under the terms and conditions that Aira Fitness may state in writing from time to time. This indicates that Aira Fitness retains control over the specific terms of the reciprocity program, which could include limitations on usage or specific rules that franchisees must enforce. Franchisees must stay informed of any written guidelines Aira Fitness provides regarding these terms and conditions to ensure compliance.
This reciprocity requirement is incorporated into the standard Membership Agreement that Aira Fitness franchisees are required to use. The franchisee is responsible for ensuring that their Membership Agreements comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Any changes to the standard form must be approved in writing by Aira Fitness. This ensures uniformity across the Aira Fitness system while allowing for necessary legal adjustments at the local level.
This requirement aims to enhance the value of an Aira Fitness membership by providing members with access to multiple locations. However, it also means that franchisees must be prepared to accommodate members from other locations, which could impact facility usage and potentially increase operational costs. Franchisees should factor this into their business planning and be prepared to manage the flow of members from other locations effectively.