What is Aira Fitness's policy on the use of non-proprietary equipment in the operation of the Aira Fitness Business?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must implement and abide by our requirements directed to enhancing substantial System uniformity. The following provisions control with respect to products and operations:
- A. Authorized Equipment; Pod. You must use in the operation of the Aira Fitness Business only the proprietary or non- proprietary equipment that we specify in the Manual (as defined in Section 6.H) or other written directives. You must purchase or lease an initial fitness equipment package ("Initial Fitness Equipment Package") from a supplier approved by us that may include us, our affiliate or a third party. You must purchase or lease all other equipment we designate (including the security and door access system, signage, and software) from a supplier approved by us that may include us, our affiliate, or a third party. If you will be operating your Aira Fitness Business from a Pod, you must purchase or lease the Pod ("Pod Package") from a supplier approved by us that may include us, our affiliate, or a third party. Prior to opening your Aira Fitness Business to the public, you may seek our approval to add additional equipment at your location. We may approve or disapprove your request to add additional equipment in our sole judgment. You will not be allowed to open or operate the Aira Fitness Business with any unapproved equipment. Replacement fitness equipment must be purchased or leased from approved suppliers.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to specific equipment standards to maintain uniformity within the Aira Fitness system. Aira Fitness mandates that franchisees use only the proprietary or non-proprietary equipment specified in the Aira Fitness manual or other written directives.
Initially, franchisees are required to purchase or lease a fitness equipment package from an Aira Fitness-approved supplier, which may include Aira Fitness itself, its affiliates, or a third party. This Initial Fitness Equipment Package ensures that all locations start with a consistent set of tools. Furthermore, franchisees must acquire all other designated equipment, such as security systems, door access systems, signage, and software, from Aira Fitness-approved suppliers.
Before opening to the public, franchisees have the option to request approval for additional equipment. However, Aira Fitness retains the sole discretion to approve or deny these requests. The document explicitly states that franchisees cannot open or operate their Aira Fitness Business with any unapproved equipment. When it comes to replacing existing fitness equipment, franchisees are obligated to purchase or lease from approved suppliers, ensuring ongoing compliance with Aira Fitness's standards.