What is the non-refundable deposit required when leasing the Pod Package from Aira Fitness's affiliate?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Agreement. If you choose to lease the Pod Package from our affiliate, you must pay a nonrefundable deposit equal to $12,000 upon signing the Pod Package Lease. This estimate also includes rent on the Pod Package for (i) between one and two months before you open for business and (ii) your first three months of operation, which will range from $2,400 to $3,000 if you choose to lease the
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT FITNESS CENTER LOCATION (FDD pages 24–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee chooses to lease the Pod Package from Aira Fitness's affiliate, they must pay a nonrefundable deposit of $12,000 upon signing the Pod Package Lease. This is in contrast to purchasing the Pod Package, which requires payment in full upon signing the Pod Purchase Agreement.
In addition to the nonrefundable deposit, the estimate also includes rent on the Pod Package for a period that covers between one and two months before the Aira Fitness location opens for business, as well as the first three months of operation. This rent will range from $2,400 to $3,000 if the franchisee chooses to lease the Pod Package.
This initial investment for the Pod Package, whether purchased or leased, is paid to Aira Fitness's affiliate. It is important to note that the $12,000 deposit is nonrefundable, so a prospective franchisee should carefully consider this commitment before signing the lease agreement.