Must the Aira Fitness Membership Agreement identify the business as an independently-owned franchised location?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must use Membership Agreements that are based on our then-current standard form of Membership Agreement, with the exception, however, that there may be state and local laws that may require you to alter the Membership Agreement in the jurisdictions under which your Aira Fitness Business operates – you must abide by those laws.
You are solely and exclusively responsible for ensuring that the Membership Agreements you use in connection with the operation of your Aira Fitness Business comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Any changes to the form document must be approved in writing by us.
The Membership Agreement must include: (i) a reciprocity provision that permit members from your Aira Fitness Business to use other facilities and permits another facility's members to also use your Aira Fitness Business, (ii) a waiver and release of us and our affiliates, (iii) requirement for members to pay a yearly maintenance fee in addition to ongoing fees, and (iv) a statement identifying the Aira Fitness Business as an independently-owned franchised location.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Yes, according to the 2025 Aira Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document, the Membership Agreement used by franchisees must include a statement identifying the Aira Fitness Business as an independently-owned franchised location. This requirement ensures transparency with members, clarifying that the business is not directly owned or operated by the Aira Fitness Franchising LLC. This is a standard practice in franchising, helping to manage customer expectations and differentiate between corporate-owned and franchised locations.
This requirement means that prospective Aira Fitness franchisees must ensure their membership agreements adhere to this stipulation. Failing to include this statement could be a breach of the franchise agreement, potentially leading to penalties or other repercussions from Aira Fitness. Franchisees need to work closely with Aira Fitness to ensure their membership agreements are compliant with all brand standards and legal requirements.
Furthermore, the FDD states that franchisees must use Membership Agreements based on Aira Fitness's current standard form, with allowances for alterations required by state and local laws. Any changes to the standard form must receive written approval from Aira Fitness. This highlights the importance of franchisees maintaining open communication with Aira Fitness and seeking legal counsel to ensure full compliance with all applicable regulations.