If I choose to lease the Initial Fitness Equipment Package for my Aira Fitness franchise, what is the range of the nonrefundable deposit?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
sh in full. If you choose to lease the Initial Fitness Equipment Package from our affiliate, you must pay a nonrefundable deposit ranging from $8,472 to $44,359. This estimate also includes rent on the Initial Fitness Equipment Package for (i) between one and two months before you open for business and (ii) your first threemonths of operation, which will range from $1,408 to $9,815 if you choose to lease the Initial Fitness Equipm
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT FITNESS CENTER LOCATION (FDD pages 24–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you choose to lease the Initial Fitness Equipment Package from Aira Fitness's affiliate, you must pay a nonrefundable deposit. For a Fitness Center location, this deposit ranges from $8,472 to $44,359. For a Pod location, the nonrefundable deposit is $12,000.
In addition to the deposit, you will also need to pay rent on the Initial Fitness Equipment Package. This rent covers the period between one and two months before you open your Aira Fitness business, as well as your first three months of operation. If you choose to lease the Initial Fitness Equipment Package for a Fitness Center location, the rent will range from $1,408 to $9,815. If you choose to lease the Pod Package, the rent will range from $2,400 to $3,000.
It is important to note that these figures are estimates and your actual costs may vary. The FDD indicates that the lower estimate for a Fitness Center location assumes you will lease the smallest Initial Fitness Equipment Package, while the higher estimate assumes you will purchase the largest Initial Fitness Equipment Package. For a Pod location, the lower estimate includes a lease deposit of $12,000 and four months of rent ($2,400), while the higher estimate assumes you will purchase the Pod. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these costs and consult with a business advisor before making any decisions.