What specific obligations must an Aira Fitness franchisee fulfill to avoid termination by the franchisor?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
AIRA FITNESS FRANCHISING, LLC ADDENDUM TO THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII
The Aira Fitness Franchising, LLC Disclosure Document for use in the State of Hawaii is modified in accordance with the following:
- For Hawaii franchisees, the conditions under which the franchise can be terminated and rights upon nonrenewal may be affected by Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 482E-6.
Source: Item 17 — **RENEWAL, TERMINATION,TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 48–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Aira Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document addenda for several states, certain state laws and regulations may affect the conditions under which the franchise can be terminated. For instance, the addendum for Hawaii states that termination and nonrenewal rights may be affected by Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 482E-6. Similarly, the addendum for Virginia indicates that under Section 13.1-564 of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act, a franchisor cannot cancel a franchise without reasonable cause. If any grounds for default or termination stated in the franchise agreement do not constitute "reasonable cause" as defined by Virginia law, that provision may not be enforceable.
For franchisees in Illinois, the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act outlines specific rights upon termination and non-renewal, as detailed in sections 19 and 20 of the Act. Furthermore, any provision that attempts to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other Illinois law is void.
These addenda serve to inform potential Aira Fitness franchisees that certain state laws may supersede the standard franchise agreement, particularly concerning termination conditions. It is crucial for prospective franchisees to carefully review the addendum specific to their state and understand how local laws may impact their rights and obligations regarding franchise termination and non-renewal.