Does Aira Fitness require franchisees to maintain insurance coverage for liabilities caused by or occurring in connection with the development or operation of the Aira Fitness Business?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e event you default in making any such payment, we are authorized, but not required, to pay the same on your behalf and you agree promptly to reimburse us on demand for any such payment.
- B. Insurance. You must maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement that insurance which you determine is necessary or appropriate for liabilities caused by or occurring in connection with the development or operation of the Aira Fitness Business. Such insurance must include, at a minimum: (i) special/causes of loss coverage forms, including mechanical/equipment breakdown (previously called "All Risk coverage") on the Aira Fitness Business and all fixtures, equipment and other property used in the operation of the Aira Fitness Business, for full replacement value of the equipment and improvements; (ii) business interruption insurance covering a minimum 12 months loss of income, written on an actual loss sustained basis, including coverage for our monthly fees with us named as a loss payee with respect to those fees; (iii) comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate (including product liability and personal and advertising injury) and "Per Location" aggregate limits when multiple Aira Fitness Business locations are insured under one comprehensive general liability policy; (iv) automobile liability insurance, including owned, hired and non-owned vehicle coverage with a minimum combined single limit of at least $1,000,000 per claim; (v) workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance covering all of your employees where required by state statute; (vi) professional liability insurance, including abuse and molestation, with a minimum limit of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence; (vii) Commercial Umbrella Liability of at least $10,000,000 per occurrence and $10,000,000 aggregate with "Per Location" aggregate limits when multiple Aira Fitness Business locations are insured under one comprehensive umbrella liability policy (viii) cyber liability with minimum limits of at least $25,000 per occurrence; (ix) medical expense coverage of at least $1,000 per accident; (x) crime (employee dishonesty, theft and robbery) with minimum limits of at least $10,000 per occurrence; (xi) employment practices liability with minimum limits of at least $100,000 per occurrence and inclusive of both first and third party coverage; (xii) AIRA Fitness Franchising LLC and any entity with an insurable interest that we designate (the "Additional Insureds") must be an additional insured on all liability policies required by this subparagraph to the extent each has an insurable interest; (xiii) each policy of insurance maintained pursuant to this Agreement must contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Additional Insureds; and (xiv) any other such insurance coverage's or amounts as required by law or other agreement related to the Aira Fitness Business..
All insurance policies must be written by an insurance company or companies satisfactory to us (generally, companies with an AM Best rating of A- or better). We may require you to purchase insurance from a supplier we have approved. You must participate in any insurance plan we establish for the benefit of the System and pay all required premiums due there under, unless we agree otherwise in writing.
The required insurance coverage must commence as of the date the building lease or building purchase agreement has been signed for your Authorized Location. You must deliver to us at commencement and thereafter annually or at our request a proper certificate, endorsement, or other documentation as we require evidencing the existence of such insurance coverage and your compliance with the provisions of this subparagraph. The insurance certificate or endorsement must show all required Additional Insureds (as noted in (xii) and (xiii) above) and provide that we will be given thirty (30) days' prior written notice of material change in or termination or cancellation of the policy. We also may request copies of all policies. We may modify the required minimum limits from time to time and by written notice to you, as conditions require, to reflect changes in relevant circumstances, industry standards, experiences in the AIRA FITNESS system, standards of liability and higher damage awards. If you do not procure and maintain the insurance coverage required by this Agreement, we have the right, but not the obligation, to procure insurance coverage and to charge the same to you, together with the actual costs and expenses we incur
in doing so, payable by you immediately upon notice.
You acknowledge that the foregoing minimum insurance requirements do not constitute advice or a representation that such coverages are necessary or adequate to protect you from losse
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 maintain insurance coverage throughout the term of the agreement. This insurance must be adequate for liabilities caused by or occurring in connection with the development or operation of the Aira Fitness Business.
The required insurance coverage includes several specific types of policies with minimum coverage limits. These include special/causes of loss coverage, business interruption insurance covering a minimum of 12 months loss of income, comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of at least $1,000,000 per claim, workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance, professional liability insurance with a minimum limit of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, Commercial Umbrella Liability of at least $10,000,000 per occurrence and $10,000,000 aggregate, cyber liability with minimum limits of at least $25,000 per occurrence, medical expense coverage of at least $1,000 per accident, crime insurance with minimum limits of at least $10,000 per occurrence and employment practices liability with minimum limits of at least $100,000 per occurrence.
Aira Fitness Franchising LLC and any entity they designate must be included as additional insureds on all liability policies. The insurance policies must also include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the additional insureds. The insurance coverage must commence when the building lease or purchase agreement is signed for the authorized location. Franchisees must provide Aira Fitness with annual proof of insurance coverage. Aira Fitness can modify the minimum coverage limits as needed and has the right to procure insurance coverage for the franchisee if they fail to do so, charging the franchisee for the costs incurred.
It is important to note that Aira Fitness's minimum insurance requirements do not constitute advice or a representation that such coverages are adequate to protect the franchisee from all potential losses. Franchisees are permitted to acquire and maintain insurance with higher policy limits or lower deductibles than required by Aira Fitness. All insurance policies must be written by an insurance company with an AM Best rating of A- or better, and Aira Fitness may require franchisees to purchase insurance from an approved supplier. Franchisees must participate in any insurance plan established by Aira Fitness for the benefit of the system and pay all required premiums.