From whom must all items be purchased for the construction of the Aira Fitness Business?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must purchase from us or the approved supplier all items.
You may not commence construction of the Aira Fitness Business until you have received our written consent to your plans.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you must promptly after obtaining possession of the site for the Aira Fitness Business (i) have prepared and submitted for our approval basic plans and specifications consistent with our general design and layout requirements as set forth from time to time in the manuals for an Aira Fitness Business; (ii) purchase or lease and then use only the approved equipment, fixtures, furniture and signs; (iii) complete the equipment, fixtures, furniture and sign installation and decorating of the Aira Fitness Business in full compliance with plans and specifications we approve and all applicable ordinances, building codes and permit requirements without any unauthorized alterations; (iv) obtain all necessary permits, licenses and architectural seals and comply with applicable legal requirements relating to the building, signs, equipment and premises, including, but not limited to, the Americans With Disabilities Act; and (v) obtain and maintain all required zoning changes, building, utility, sign permits and licenses and any other required permits and licenses.
It is your responsibility to comply with the foregoing conditions.
Any change to the plans or any replacement, reconstruction, addition or modification in the premises, interior or exterior décor or image, equipment or signage of the Aira Fitness Business made after our consent to the initial plans, whether at the request of you, us or a third party, may be made only with our prior written consent.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase all construction-related items from Aira Fitness or its approved suppliers. Before starting construction, franchisees must obtain written consent from Aira Fitness regarding their plans.
Specifically, franchisees need to submit basic plans and specifications for approval, ensuring they align with Aira Fitness's design and layout requirements detailed in the manuals. Franchisees are obligated to purchase or lease only the equipment, fixtures, furniture, and signs that Aira Fitness has approved. The installation and decorating of the Aira Fitness Business must fully comply with the approved plans and specifications, as well as all applicable ordinances, building codes, and permit requirements, without any unauthorized changes.
Franchisees are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and architectural seals, and for complying with all legal requirements related to the building, signs, equipment, and premises, including the Americans With Disabilities Act. They must also secure and maintain all required zoning changes, building, utility, and sign permits and licenses. Any changes to the plans or any replacement, reconstruction, addition, or modification to the premises, interior or exterior décor, equipment, or signage after the initial plan approval requires Aira Fitness's prior written consent.
These stipulations ensure that each Aira Fitness location maintains a consistent brand image and meets all necessary legal and regulatory standards. Franchisees should maintain open communication with Aira Fitness and its approved suppliers to ensure compliance and avoid potential delays or complications during the construction and operation of their business.