What is Aira Fitness's policy on the inclusion of a statement identifying the business as an independently-owned franchised location in the Membership Agreement?
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, the Membership Agreement used by franchisees must include a statement identifying the Aira Fitness Business as an independently-owned franchised location. This requirement ensures transparency with members, clarifying that the business is operated by a franchisee and not directly by Aira Fitness Franchising LLC.
This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry. It helps to manage customer expectations and avoid confusion about who is responsible for the services provided. While Aira Fitness sets the standards and provides the brand, the franchisee is the owner and operator of the specific location.
By including this statement, Aira Fitness aims to protect both its brand reputation and the franchisee's business interests. It also allows the franchisee to establish a local identity while still benefiting from the Aira Fitness brand recognition. Franchisees must ensure their Membership Agreements adhere to this requirement, along with other stipulations like reciprocity provisions and waivers.