What rights does Aira Fitness retain if a developer files for bankruptcy?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
rposes of this Section 12.A, a pledge or seizure of any ownership interests in you or in any Owner that affects the ownership of 25% or more of you or Owner, which we have not approved in advance in writing.
In the event of your insolvency or the filing of any petition by or against you under any provisions of any bankruptcy or insolvency law, if your legal representative, successor, receiver or trustee desires to succeed to your interest in this Agreement or the business conducted hereunder, such person first must notify us, tender the right of first refusal provided for in Section 12.E, and if we do not exercise such right, must apply for and obtain our consent to the transfer, pay the transfer fee provided for in Section 12.C, if applicable, and satisfy the transfer conditions described in Section 12.C. In addition, you or the transferee must pay the attorneys' fees and costs that we incur in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding pertaining to you.
You may not place in, on or upon the location of the Aira Fitness Business, or in any communication media or any form of advertising, any information relating to the sale of the Aira Fitness Business or the rights under this Agreement, without our prior written consent.
- B. Consent to Transfer. We will not unreasonably withhold our consent to transfer, provided we determine that all of the conditions described in this Section 12 have been satisfied. Application for our consent to a transfer and tender of the right of first refusal provided for in Section 12.E must be made by submission of our form of application for consent to transfer, which must be accompanied by the documents (including a copy of the proposed purchase or other transfer agreement) or other required information. The application must indicate whether you or an Owner proposes to retain a security interest in the property to be transferred. No security interest may be retained or created, however, without our prior written consent and except upon conditions acceptable to us. Any agreement used in connection with a transfer is subject to our prior written approval, which approval will not be withheld unreasonably. Any attempted transfer by you without our prior written consent or otherwise not in compliance with the terms of this Agreement will be void and will provide us with the right to elect either to default and terminate this Agreement or to collect from you and the guarantors a transfer fee equal to two times the transfer fee provided for in Section 12.C.
- C. Conditions of Transfer. We condition our consent to any proposed transfer, whether to an individual, a corporation, a partnership or any other entity upon the following:
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- Transferee Qualifications. The transferee must meet all of our then-current requirements for the franchise we are offering at the time of the proposed transfer.
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- Payment of Amounts Owed.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in the event that a developer files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, several conditions and rights come into play for both the developer and Aira Fitness. If the developer's legal representative, successor, receiver, or trustee wishes to continue the agreement, they must first notify Aira Fitness and offer them the right of first refusal. If Aira Fitness declines to exercise this right, the party must then apply for and obtain Aira Fitness's consent to the transfer, pay any applicable transfer fees, and meet all transfer conditions.
Furthermore, the developer or the transferee is responsible for covering all attorneys' fees and costs incurred by Aira Fitness during any bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings related to the developer. This financial responsibility ensures that Aira Fitness does not bear additional costs due to the developer's financial difficulties.
In the event of the developer filing for bankruptcy, Aira Fitness also has the right of first refusal to purchase the developer's interest in the Franchise Agreement, including the land, building, equipment, furniture, fixtures, and any leasehold interests used in the Aira Fitness business. The purchase price, unless otherwise agreed upon, will be determined by a qualified appraiser selected by both parties, using a price determination formula established in Section 15.B of the FDD. The transaction documents, prepared by Aira Fitness, will include customary representations and warranties for this type of transaction. If both parties cannot agree on an appraiser, a judge from the United States District Court will appoint one.