What happens if the Aira Fitness franchisee becomes insolvent?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
E. Right of First Refusal. If you propose to transfer or assign this Agreement or your interest herein or in the business, in whole or in part, to any third party, including, without limitation, any transfer contemplated by Section 12.D or any transfer described in Section 12.A, you first must offer to sell to us your interest. In the event of a bona fide offer from such third party, you must obtain from the third-party offeror and deliver to us a statement in writing, signed by the offeror and by you, of the terms of the offer. In the event the proposed transfer results from a change in control of the franchisee or an Owner under Section 12.A.1 through 12.A.3, or your insolvency or the filing of any petition by or against you under any provisions of any bankruptcy or insolvency law, you first must offer to sell to us your interest in this Agreement and the land, building, equipment, furniture and fixtures, and any leasehold interest used in the operation of your Aira Fitness Business. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by us and you, the purchase price for our purchase of assetsin the event of a transfer that occurs by a change in control or insolvency or bankruptcy filing will be established by a qualified appraiser selected by the parties and in accordance with the price determination formula established in Section 15.B in connection with an asset purchase upon expiration. In addition, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by us and you, the transaction documents, which we will prepare, will be those customary for this type of transaction and will include representations and warranties then customary for this type of transaction. If the parties cannot agree upon the selection of such an appraiser, a Judge of the United States District Court for the District in which the Authorized Location is located will appoint one upon petition of either party.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee becomes insolvent, it triggers a right of first refusal for Aira Fitness to purchase the franchisee's interest in the franchise agreement, land, building, equipment, furniture, fixtures, and any leasehold interest used in the operation of the Aira Fitness business. This clause is also activated if a petition is filed by or against the franchisee under any bankruptcy or insolvency law.
The purchase price, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by Aira Fitness and the franchisee, will be determined by a qualified appraiser selected by both parties, using the price determination formula established in Section 15.B of the agreement, which pertains to asset purchases upon expiration of the franchise term. The transaction documents, prepared by Aira Fitness, will include customary representations and warranties for this type of transaction.
If the parties cannot agree on an appraiser, a Judge of the United States District Court for the district where the authorized location is situated will appoint one upon petition by either party. This process ensures that in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy, Aira Fitness has the first option to buy back the franchise at a fair, appraised value, maintaining control and continuity within the Aira Fitness system.