What was the net change in the number of franchised Aira Fitness outlets during 2023?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | +2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 10 | +8 | |
| Affiliate | 2022 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Owned | 2023 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 6 | -1 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
| Total | 2023 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Outlets | ||||
| 2024 | 9 | 16 | +7 |
Source: Item 20 — **OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 56–58)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the net change in the number of franchised outlets during 2023 was +2. This means that Aira Fitness opened two more franchised locations than it closed or otherwise lost during that year. At the start of 2023, there were zero franchised outlets, and by the end of the year, there were two.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates growth in the number of franchised locations. However, it's important to consider this number in the context of the overall size and maturity of the Aira Fitness franchise system. A small change in the number of outlets can represent a significant percentage change, especially when the initial number of outlets is low.
It's also worth noting that the net change doesn't reveal the entire picture. For example, it doesn't show how many new franchises were opened versus how many closed. A high number of openings offset by a high number of closures could indicate instability or challenges within the franchise system, even if the net change is positive. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons behind any closures or transfers to fully understand the health and stability of the Aira Fitness franchise system.