Must Aira Fitness memberships be evidenced by a written or electronic agreement?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ber and billing information must be promptly and accurately
entered into the approved technology system according to our then-current policies.
- a. 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. You must permit members of other facilities to use your Aira Fitness Business under such terms and conditions as we may state in writing from time to time. All Membership Agreements and all billings of any type must be processed through the approved technology system.
- b. We have the right to prohibit or cancel memberships you sell that will expire beyond the expiration date of your Term or any exercised renewal term.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must use membership agreements based on the franchisor's current standard form. These agreements may need alterations to comply with state and local laws, but any changes to the standard form must receive written approval from Aira Fitness.
The membership agreement must include specific provisions. It needs a reciprocity clause allowing members from one Aira Fitness location to use other facilities. It also requires a waiver and release of Aira Fitness and its affiliates, a stipulation for members to pay a yearly maintenance fee in addition to ongoing fees, and a statement identifying the location as an independently-owned franchise.
All membership agreements and billings must be processed through Aira Fitness's approved technology system. Aira Fitness retains the right to prohibit or cancel memberships that extend beyond the franchisee's term or renewal term, and the franchisee is responsible for any refunds or liabilities resulting from such cancellations. Additionally, franchisees must execute a Membership Contract Assignment Agreement.