What is the initial franchise fee for an Aira Fitness franchise?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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The initialfranchise fee is $30,000. The initialfranchise fee is payable in fullwhenthe Franchise Agreement is signed, and is considered fully earned and nonrefundable upon payment.
In 2024, we did not sell any franchises for a fee different than the published initial franchise fee.
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Multi-Unit Development
If you are a Developer, you mustsign the Franchise Agreement for your first Aira Fitness franchise and pay the initial franchise fee for the first franchise to be developed at the same time as you sign the Multi-Unit Development Agreement. In addition, you must pay a non-refundable Development Fee when you sign the Multi-Unit Development Agreement. The Development Fee is $6,000 times the number of additional Aira Fitness Businesses to be developed. The franchise fee for the second franchise will be $10,000. The franchise fee for the additional franchises after the second franchise will be $8,000.
When you sign the Franchise Agreement for the additional franchises, $6,000 of the Development Fee paid will be applied againstthe initial franchise fee for the franchise, and you will pay the balance due of $4,000 forthe second franchise and $2,000 for the additional franchises after the second franchise. For each franchise to be developed under the Multi-Unit Development Agreement, you will pay the initial franchise feesin the amount described in this Item 5 unless you fail to meet the Development Schedule in the Multi-Unit Development Agreement. If you failto meettheDevelopmentScheduleandthe then-currentinitialfranchisefeesforfranchises are higher than those described in this Franchise Disclosure Document, you must pay the then-current initial franchise fee.
The Development Fee is uniform for all Developers. The Development Fee is not refundable under any circumstances, but it is credited against additional franchise fees as described above.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 15–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee is $30,000. This fee is due in full when the Franchise Agreement is signed. Once paid, the initial franchise fee is considered fully earned by Aira Fitness and is nonrefundable. The FDD states that in 2024, Aira Fitness did not sell any franchises for a different initial franchise fee than the published amount. This means all franchisees paid the same initial fee.
For multi-unit developers, the initial franchise fee structure is different. A developer must sign a Franchise Agreement and pay the initial franchise fee of $30,000 for the first Aira Fitness franchise when signing the Multi-Unit Development Agreement. Additionally, a non-refundable Development Fee is required, calculated as $6,000 times the number of additional Aira Fitness businesses to be developed. The franchise fee for the second franchise is $10,000, and for each franchise after the second, the fee is $8,000.
When signing the Franchise Agreement for additional franchises, $6,000 of the Development Fee is applied against the initial franchise fee. This means the franchisee will pay a reduced balance of $4,000 for the second franchise and $2,000 for each subsequent franchise. However, if the franchisee fails to meet the Development Schedule outlined in the Multi-Unit Development Agreement and the then-current initial franchise fees are higher than those in the FDD, the franchisee must pay the higher, current initial franchise fee. This condition introduces a potential risk for developers who may face increased costs if development is delayed.
The Development Fee is uniform for all developers and is not refundable under any circumstances. However, as mentioned, it is credited against additional franchise fees as described in the FDD. This multi-unit structure incentivizes rapid expansion but also carries the risk of higher fees if development timelines are not met. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider their ability to adhere to the development schedule to avoid potential cost increases.