What is the Non-Compliance Charge for Aira Fitness franchisees, and how frequently can it be assessed?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee (Note 1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% of Yearly Maintenance Fees | 50% of actual yearly maintenance fees collected; minimum of $19.50 per member | Upon collection of the fee from members | Payment is made through our payment processing system. You must use the remainder of the actual yearly maintenance fees collected to maintain your gym. |
| Convention and | $500 | Upon demand | Upon you and your manager's attendance or non-attendance of annual franchise conventions. You will also be responsible for the travel and living expenses for you and your manager while attending the annual franchise convention. |
| Convention Non- | |||
| Attendance Fees (Note 3) | |||
| Ongoing Training Fees | Our then-current fees, up to $1,000 per day; currently, $500 per day plus travel costs | Upon demand | Payable if we conduct and you attend additional training. We may require you to receive ongoing training if you are not meeting our standards. You are responsible for the cost of that training or assistance at the then-current rate. |
| Unapproved Fitness Equipment Fine | $1,000 per piece of unapproved fitness equipment | Upon demand, after notice of non- compliance delivered | Due if you purchase and use unapproved fitness equipment or remove required fitness equipment. This may be in addition to other remedies we have under the franchise agreement. |
| Unapproved Modifications Fine | $2,500 per unapproved modification | Upon demand, after notice of non- compliance delivered | Due if you make unapproved modifications to the interior layout, design, décor, color scheme, graphics, fixtures and furnishings. This may be in addition to other remedies we have under the franchise agreement. |
| Non-Compliance Charge | $500 per failure to comply with the franchise agreement; may be assessed per week or per incident, whichever is applicable. | Upon demand, after notice of non- compliance delivered | Due if you fail to comply with your obligations under the franchise agreement (e.g., failure to submit reports when due or use of unauthorized product or service). This may be in addition to othe |
Source: Item 6 — **OTHER FEES (FDD pages 18–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Non-Compliance Charge of $500 may be assessed for each failure to comply with the franchise agreement. This charge is applicable if a franchisee fails to meet their obligations, such as submitting reports on time or using unauthorized products or services.
The Non-Compliance Charge can be assessed either per week or per incident, depending on the nature of the non-compliance. This means that if the failure to comply continues over multiple weeks, Aira Fitness could potentially assess the charge weekly.
It is important to note that this charge is in addition to any other remedies Aira Fitness may have under the franchise agreement. The fee is due upon demand, after the franchisee receives notice of non-compliance.