What specific equipment besides the Initial Fitness Equipment Package does Aira Fitness designate that franchisees must purchase or lease?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must use in the operation of the Aira Fitness Business only the proprietary or non- proprietary equipment that we specify in the Manual (as defined in Section 6.H) or other written directives. You must purchase or lease an initial fitness equipment package ("Initial Fitness Equipment Package") from a supplier approved by us that may include us, our affiliate or a third party. You must purchase or lease all other equipment we designate (including the security and door access system, signage, and software) from a supplier approved by us that may include us, our affiliate, or a third party. If you will be operating your Aira Fitness Business from a Pod, you must purchase or lease the Pod ("Pod Package") from a supplier approved by us that may include us, our affiliate, or a third party. Prior to opening your Aira Fitness Business to the public, you may seek our approval to add additional equipment at your location. We may approve or disapprove your request to add additional equipment in our sole judgment. You will not be allowed to open or operate the Aira Fitness Business with any unapproved equipment. Replacement fitness equipment must be purchased or leased from approved suppliers.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in addition to the Initial Fitness Equipment Package, franchisees must purchase or lease other designated equipment. This includes the security and door access system, signage, and software. Franchisees are required to obtain these items from suppliers approved by Aira Fitness, which may include Aira Fitness itself, its affiliates, or third-party vendors.
Furthermore, if a franchisee operates their Aira Fitness Business from a Pod, they must also purchase or lease the Pod Package from an approved supplier. Before opening to the public, franchisees can seek approval to add additional equipment, but Aira Fitness retains the sole discretion to approve or disapprove these requests. The franchise is not allowed to operate with any unapproved equipment. Replacement fitness equipment must also be sourced from approved suppliers.
This requirement ensures that all Aira Fitness locations maintain a consistent standard of equipment and technology, which helps to uphold the brand's image and operational efficiency. For a prospective franchisee, this means they must factor in the costs of these additional equipment items beyond the initial package and be prepared to only use equipment approved by Aira Fitness. It also highlights the importance of maintaining relationships with approved suppliers for ongoing equipment needs and replacements.