When do National Marketing Fee payments begin for an Aira Fitness franchise?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee (Note 1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty | $997 per month | Paid on the first day of each calendar month | Covers Gross Sales of preceding calendar month. Payment is made through our payment processing system. |
| Payment begins 30 days after you | |||
| open for business. | |||
| National Marketing Fee | 1% of Gross Sales; currently not collecting | Paid on the first day of each calendar month | Covers Gross Sales of preceding calendarmonth. Payment ismade through our payment processing system. |
| Payment begins 30 days after you | |||
| open for business. |
Source: Item 6 — **OTHER FEES (FDD pages 18–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the National Marketing Fee is paid on the first day of each calendar month and covers gross sales of the preceding calendar month. Currently, Aira Fitness is not collecting this fee. However, when the fee is collected, payment will begin 30 days after the franchisee opens for business.
This means that while Aira Fitness franchisees are not currently required to pay the National Marketing Fee, they should be prepared to do so in the future. The fee is 1% of gross sales, so franchisees should factor this into their financial projections. The fact that payments begin 30 days after opening is fairly standard in the franchise industry, allowing a short ramp-up period before the fee is assessed.
Prospective franchisees should confirm with Aira Fitness whether there are any plans to begin collecting the National Marketing Fee in the near future and understand the potential impact on their profitability. It is also important to note that the fee is paid through Aira Fitness's payment processing system, so franchisees will need to ensure they are set up to use this system.