Does Aira Fitness require a franchise agreement?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| This | Lease Addendum ("Addendum") dated , 20 , is entered into between |
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- to a franchise agreement ("Franchise Agreement") with Aira Fitness Franchising LLC. ("Aira Fitness").
- C. The parties desire to amend the Lease in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this Addendum.
AGREEMENT
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- Remodeling and Décor. Landlord agrees to allow Tenant to remodel, equip, paint and decorate the interior of the Premises and to display such proprietary marks and signs on the interior and exterior of the Premises pursuant to the Franchise Agreement and any successor Franchise Agreement.
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- Assignment. Tenant has the right to assign all of its right, title and interest in the Lease to Aira Fitness or its successor, or either company's affiliates, at any time during the term of the Lease, including any extensions or renewals, without first obtaining Landlord's consent. No assignment will be effective, however, until Aira Fitness or its successor or designated affiliate gives Landlord written notice of its acceptance of the assignment. If Aira Fitness elects to assume the lease under this paragraph or unilaterally assumes the lease as provided for in subparagraphs 3(c) or 4(a), Landlord and Tenant agree that (i) Tenant will remain liable for the responsibilities and obligations, including amounts owed to Landlord, prior to the date of assignment and assumption, and (ii) Aira Fitness will have the right to sublease the Premises to another AIRA FITNESS franchisee, without further need for Landlord approval, provided the franchisee agrees to operate the Aira Fitness Business as an Aira Fitness Business pursuant to a franchise agreement with Aira Fitness. Aira Fitness will be responsible for the lease obligations incurred after the effective date of the assignment.
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- No Lien. Landlord agrees not to require a security interest or lien on any of the personal property of the Tenant located on the Premises used for the operation of the Aira Fitness franchise.
4. Default and Notice.
- (a) In the event there is a default or violation by Tenant under the terms of the Lease, Landlord agrees to give Tenant and Aira Fitness written notice of such default or violation within a reasonable time after Landlord knows of its occurrence. Landlord agrees to provide Aira Fitness the written notice of default as written and on the same day Landlord gives it to Tenant. Although Aira Fitness is under no obligation to cure the default, Aira Fitness will notify Landlord it intends to cure the default and unilaterally assume Tenant's interest in the lease as provided in Paragraph 3(c). Aira Fitness will have an additional fifteen (15) days from the expiration of Tenant's cure period in which to cure the default or violation.
- (b) All notices to Aira Fitness must be sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the following address:
Aira Fitness Franchising LLC. 600 Route 59 Ingleside, Illinois 60041 (815) 529-7260
Aira Fitness may change its address for receiving notices by giving Landlord written notice of the new address. Landlord agrees to notify both Tenant and Aira Fitness of any change in Landlord's mailing address to which notices should be sent.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Yes, according to the 2025 FDD, Aira Fitness requires a franchise agreement. The FDD mentions several aspects related to the franchise agreement, indicating its necessity for operating an Aira Fitness franchise. For instance, a franchisee must meet all requirements for opening an Aira Fitness Center under the terms of the applicable Franchise Agreement. Furthermore, Aira Fitness will only execute the Franchise Agreement if the franchisee maintains the necessary qualifications and complies with the agreement terms.
The FDD also states that the landlord agrees to allow the tenant (franchisee) to remodel and decorate the premises according to the Franchise Agreement. Additionally, the tenant has the right to assign the lease to Aira Fitness, and Aira Fitness has the right to sublease the premises to another Aira Fitness franchisee, provided the franchisee agrees to operate the business under a franchise agreement with Aira Fitness. This highlights the interconnectedness of the lease, the franchisee, and the franchise agreement.
Moreover, if a franchisee plans to transfer their Aira Fitness business, the transferee might need to execute Aira Fitness's current form of franchise agreement, especially if the transfer results in a change of control. The FDD also includes an Attachment G, which is a Membership Contract Assignment Agreement, explicitly tied to the Franchise Agreement. This agreement assigns the franchisee's rights in membership contracts to Aira Fitness in the event of the franchise agreement's expiration or termination, further emphasizing the importance and requirement of having a franchise agreement to operate an Aira Fitness business.