What is Aira Fitness's policy on altering the Membership Agreement to comply with state and local laws?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are expected to use the standard Membership Agreement provided by Aira Fitness. However, Aira Fitness acknowledges that state and local laws may necessitate alterations to this agreement. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring their Membership Agreements comply with all applicable laws and regulations in their operating jurisdictions.
Any changes to the standard Membership Agreement form must receive written approval from Aira Fitness. This requirement ensures that while franchisees can adapt to local legal requirements, the core brand standards and protections are maintained across all locations.
The Membership Agreement must include specific provisions: a reciprocity provision allowing members to use other facilities, a waiver and release of Aira Fitness and its affiliates, a requirement for members to pay a yearly maintenance fee, and a statement identifying the Aira Fitness Business as an independently-owned franchised location. These stipulations are non-negotiable unless they conflict with local laws, in which case the franchisee must seek approval for modification.