What may Aira Fitness require a supplier to sign?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
our specifications and quality and safety standards. We generally will notify you of supplier approval or disapproval within 30 days of our receipt of all the information and samples we request. We currently do not charge for approval of alternative suppliers but reserve the right to do so in future. The supplier also may be required to sign a supplier agreement. We may re-inspect the facilities and products of any supplier of an approved supplier or item and revoke our approval of any supplier or item that fails to continue to meet any of our criteria. We will provide notice of any revocation by a detailed phone call or email.
Source: Item 8 — **RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 31–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a supplier may be required to sign a supplier agreement. If a franchisee wishes to use an unapproved supplier for products or services for which Aira Fitness has already established approved suppliers, the franchisee must request consent in writing. As part of this process, Aira Fitness may require the supplier to sign a supplier agreement.
Aira Fitness generally notifies franchisees of supplier approval or disapproval within 30 days of receiving all requested information and samples. While Aira Fitness currently does not charge for alternative supplier approval, it reserves the right to do so in the future. Aira Fitness may also re-inspect the facilities and products of any supplier, and it can revoke approval if the supplier fails to meet Aira Fitness's criteria.
This requirement ensures that Aira Fitness maintains control over the quality and standards of products and services used within its franchise system. It also allows Aira Fitness to protect its brand reputation and ensure consistency across all franchise locations. Prospective franchisees should be aware of this requirement and factor in the time and potential costs associated with seeking approval for alternative suppliers.