What provisions must be included in the Aira Fitness Membership Agreement?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ber and billing information must be promptly and accurately
entered into the approved technology system according to our then-current policies.
- a. 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. 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. All Membership Agreements and all billings of any type must be processed through the approved technology system.
- b. We have the right to prohibit or cancel memberships you sell that will expire beyond the expiration date of your Term or any exercised renewal term. You are responsible for all refunds or liabilities to your members due to the cancelation of memberships as provided in this paragraph. You must execute the Membership Contract Assignment Agreement in the form attached at Attachment G.
- c. Minimum Membership Requirement.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Aira Fitness FDD, franchisees must use a Membership Agreement based on Aira Fitness's standard form, while adhering to state and local laws. Any changes to the standard form must receive written approval from Aira Fitness. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring their Membership Agreements comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
The Membership Agreement for Aira Fitness must include a reciprocity provision, allowing members from one Aira Fitness location to use other facilities and vice versa. It must also contain a waiver and release of Aira Fitness and its affiliates, a requirement for members to pay a yearly maintenance fee in addition to ongoing fees, and a statement identifying the Aira Fitness Business as an independently-owned franchised location.
Furthermore, Aira Fitness has the right to prohibit or cancel memberships that extend beyond the franchisee's term or any renewal term, with the franchisee responsible for any refunds or liabilities resulting from such cancellations. All Membership Agreements and billings must be processed through Aira Fitness's approved technology system. Franchisees must also meet a minimum membership requirement of 150 members beginning one year after opening.