Regarding Aira Fitness franchises, does signing the disclosure document obligate the reader to any agreements or representations with the Franchisor and its affiliates?

According to the 2025 Aira Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document, reading the disclosure document does not obligate the reader to any agreements, acknowledgements, or representations with Aira Fitness and its affiliates. This means that simply receiving and reviewing the FDD does not create any binding obligations for a prospective franchisee. They are free to consider the opportunity without automatically entering into any commitments.

However, the FDD includes addenda for franchisees in Illinois, and New York that specify that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgement signed by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship can waive claims under state franchise law or disclaim reliance on statements made by Aira Fitness or its representatives. This protects franchisees from inadvertently giving up their legal rights through standard documents.

These addenda also include stipulations that Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement and Multi-Unit Development Agreement, and that any provision designating jurisdiction and venue outside of Illinois is void, although arbitration may occur outside of Illinois. For New York franchisees, the addendum ensures that their rights under Article 33 of the General Business Law of the State of New York are not waived. These state-specific provisions highlight the importance of franchisees understanding the specific legal protections afforded to them in their state of operation.