What happens if an Aira Fitness franchisee does not meet the minimum membership requirements?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
imum Membership Requirement
Beginning on the one-year anniversary of opening for business, you must, at all times, have at least 150 members ("Minimum Membership Requirement"). If, during your second year of operation and thereafter, you do notmaintainthe Minimum MembershipRequirementfor 2 consecutivemonths, we may: (1) require your Principal and General Managers we determine to attend additional training programs; or (2) provide on-site assistance and consultation at your expense. If we provide any additional training, assistance or consultation, you must cover all costs and expensesfor such training, assistance or consultation. If, during your second year of operation and thereafter, you do not maintain the Minimum Membership Requirement for 6 consecutive months, we may eliminate your territorial protection or terminate the Franchise Agreement.
Minimum Monthly Gross Sales Requirement
Beginning on the one-year anniversary of opening for business, you must maintain Gross Sales of at least $10,000 per month ("Minimum Monthly Gross Sales Requirement").
Source: Item 12 — **TERRITORY (FDD pages 43–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must maintain a minimum of 150 members starting from the one-year anniversary of their business opening. This is known as the Minimum Membership Requirement. If a franchisee fails to meet this requirement for two consecutive months during their second year of operation or thereafter, Aira Fitness has the option to (1) require the franchisee's Principal and General Managers to attend additional training programs, or (2) provide on-site assistance and consultation, with the franchisee bearing all associated costs and expenses.
If the Aira Fitness franchisee fails to maintain the Minimum Membership Requirement for six consecutive months during their second year or any subsequent year of operation, Aira Fitness has the right to take more drastic action. Specifically, Aira Fitness may eliminate the franchisee's territorial protection, meaning the franchisee would no longer be protected from competition within their designated area. Alternatively, Aira Fitness could terminate the Franchise Agreement altogether, effectively ending the franchisee's right to operate an Aira Fitness business.
These requirements and potential consequences highlight the importance of effective business management and marketing strategies for Aira Fitness franchisees. Franchisees need to proactively attract and retain members to avoid triggering these penalties. The FDD also states that the Minimum Membership Requirement should not be considered a projection of income.