If Aira Fitness removes the signage after a franchisee refuses, who is responsible for the costs incurred?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must promptly at your expense and subject to Section 15.B, remove or obliterate all Aira Fitness Business signage, displays or other materials in your possession at the Authorized Location or elsewhere that bear any of the Marks or names or material confusingly similar to the Marks and so alter the appearance of the Aira Fitness Business as to differentiate the Aira Fitness Business unmistakably from duly licensed Aira Fitness Businesses identified by the Marks. If, however, you refuse to comply with the provisions of the preceding sentence within thirty (30) days, we have the right to enter the Authorized Location and remove all Aira Fitness Business signage, displays or other materials in your possession at the Authorized Location or elsewhere that bear any of the Marks or names or material confusingly similar to the Marks, and you must reimburse us for our costs incurred.
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 fails to remove or obliterate Aira Fitness Business signage, displays, or other materials bearing Aira Fitness's marks within thirty days after the termination of the franchise agreement, Aira Fitness has the right to enter the location and remove these items. In this case, the franchisee is responsible for reimbursing Aira Fitness for the costs incurred during the removal.
This means that upon termination of the franchise agreement, franchisees must promptly remove all Aira Fitness branding from their business location. This includes signage, displays, and any other materials that identify the business as an Aira Fitness franchise. The franchisee is responsible for covering the expenses associated with this removal.
If the franchisee fails to comply within the specified timeframe, Aira Fitness can take action to remove the branding themselves. However, the franchisee will ultimately bear the financial burden of this removal, as they will be required to reimburse Aira Fitness for all associated costs. This provision ensures that Aira Fitness can maintain brand consistency and prevent unauthorized use of its trademarks after a franchise agreement has ended, while also holding the former franchisee accountable for their non-compliance.