Who is responsible for the expenses related to the general manager's attendance at the Aira Fitness training program?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (9) There is no separate training fee payable to us, as initial training is included in the Initial Franchise Fee.
You must make arrangements and pay the expenses for your general manager to attend our training program, including wages.
See Item 11 for more information on training.
The amount you spend will depend, in part, on the general manager's hourly wage and how long it takes the general manager to complete the online training.
While you are not required to attend in-person training, if you or the general manager visits us in McHenry, Illinois, you will be responsible for all travel costs.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT FITNESS CENTER LOCATION (FDD pages 24–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for covering the expenses associated with their general manager's attendance at the training program. While there is no separate training fee payable to Aira Fitness, the franchisee must arrange and pay for the general manager's wages and any other expenses incurred during the training. Item 7 also lists training costs between $100 and $400, to be arranged with the general manager.
The amount a franchisee spends on these expenses will depend on the general manager's hourly wage and the time it takes to complete the online training. If either the franchisee or the general manager chooses to visit Aira Fitness in McHenry, Illinois, they will be responsible for all travel costs.
This arrangement is fairly typical in the franchise industry, where franchisees usually bear the costs of training their employees. It is important for prospective Aira Fitness franchisees to factor in these training-related expenses when estimating their initial investment and operating costs. Understanding these obligations upfront helps in accurate financial planning and ensures a smoother launch for the franchise.