What rules govern appeals of arbitration awards related to Aira Fitness?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Any award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be appealed pursuant to the AAA's Optional Appellate Arbitration Rules in effect as of the Effective Date of this agreement ("Appellate Rules"). Any award will, at a minimum, be a reasoned award. The award will not be considered final until after the time for filing the notice of appeal pursuant to the Appellate Rules has expired. Appeals must be initiated within thirty (30) days of receipt of an award, as defined by Rule A-3 of the existing Appellate Rules, by filing a notice of appeal with any AAA office. The appeal tribunal may affirm, reverse, or modify the award of the arbitrator(s), or return the matter to the arbitrator(s) for further action. A final award may be entered once the appeal process is complete or the time for filing an appeal has expired, and a judgment may be entered upon the arbitration award in accordance with the procedures identified above.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be appealed pursuant to the American Arbitration Association's (AAA) Optional Appellate Arbitration Rules in effect as of the agreement's effective date. The FDD specifies that any award will, at a minimum, be a reasoned award. The award will not be considered final until after the time for filing the notice of appeal pursuant to the Appellate Rules has expired.
To initiate an appeal, a party must file a notice of appeal with any AAA office within thirty (30) days of receipt of an award, as defined by Rule A-3 of the existing Appellate Rules. The appeal tribunal has the authority to affirm, reverse, or modify the arbitrator(s)' award, or return the matter to the arbitrator(s) for further action.
A final award may be entered once the appeal process is complete or the time for filing an appeal has expired. Subsequently, a judgment may be entered upon the arbitration award in accordance with the procedures identified in the document. This process allows for a structured review of arbitration outcomes, ensuring fairness and adherence to established rules.