What is Aira Fitness's policy on the terms and conditions under which members of other facilities can use an Aira Fitness Business?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
You must permit members of other facilities to use your Aira Fitness Business under such terms and conditions as we may state in writing from time to time.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to include a reciprocity provision in their membership agreements. This provision must allow members from the franchisee's Aira Fitness Business to use other Aira Fitness facilities, and conversely, permit members from other Aira Fitness locations to use the franchisee's facility.
The specific terms and conditions under which members of other Aira Fitness locations can use a franchisee's facility are determined by Aira Fitness and communicated to the franchisee in writing. This allows Aira Fitness to maintain consistency across the franchise system and adjust the terms as needed.
This reciprocity requirement ensures that Aira Fitness members have access to multiple locations, enhancing the value of their membership. However, it also means that franchisees must be prepared to accommodate members from other locations, which could impact facility usage and potentially require adjustments to staffing or equipment allocation. Franchisees need to stay informed of any written policies Aira Fitness provides regarding these terms and conditions to ensure compliance.