What are the required operating hours for an Aira Fitness Business, subject to state or local law?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- F. Period of Operation. Subject to any contrary requirements of state or local law, your Aira Fitness Business must be open to the public and operated 24 hours each day of the year. We also reserve the right to require a minimum number of staffed hours. Any variance from this provision must be authorized by us in writing. You acknowledge and agree that if your Aira Fitness Business is closed for a period of two (2) consecutive days or five (5) or more days in any 12-month period without our prior written consent, such closure constitutes your voluntary abandonment of the franchise and business and we have the right, in addition to other remedies provided for herein, to terminate this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally required to keep their Aira Fitness Business open to the public 24 hours a day, every day of the year. This requirement is subject to any conflicting state or local laws. Aira Fitness also retains the right to mandate a minimum number of staffed hours, meaning there may be times when employees must be present, even if the facility remains accessible around the clock. Any deviation from these operating hours must receive prior written authorization from Aira Fitness.
This around-the-clock operation model is fairly common in the fitness industry, particularly for brands emphasizing accessibility and convenience. However, it places significant demands on the franchisee. The franchisee must ensure adequate staffing, security, and maintenance to support continuous operation. Franchisees need to be aware of local regulations that might restrict 24-hour operation or require specific staffing levels at certain times.
Failure to maintain these operating hours can have serious consequences. If an Aira Fitness Business closes for two consecutive days or for five or more days within a 12-month period without Aira Fitness's written consent, it is considered a voluntary abandonment of the franchise. In such cases, Aira Fitness has the right to terminate the franchise agreement, in addition to any other remedies available to them.
Prospective franchisees should carefully investigate local and state laws regarding operating hours and staffing requirements before signing the franchise agreement. They should also discuss with Aira Fitness any potential conflicts between the standard operating hours and local regulations to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties or termination of the agreement.