To which state and county does the Aira Fitness franchisee agree to submit jurisdiction in the event of a dispute?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e of law and conflict of law rules), except that the provisions of any franchise law of such state shall not apply unless the jurisdictional requirements ofsaid law have been met independently of this provision. You agree that we may institute any action against your arising out of or relating to this Agreement, which is not required to be arbitrated under this Agreement or as to which arbitration has been waived by the parties, in any state or federal court of jurisdiction located in the State of Illinois and Franchisee irrevocab
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of courts located in Illinois. Specifically, the arbitration hearing for disputes with Aira Fitness will take place in McHenry County, Illinois. This means that any legal proceedings, whether arbitration or litigation, will be conducted within this specific geographic location.
This agreement to jurisdiction and venue has significant implications for prospective franchisees. It means that if a franchisee has a dispute with Aira Fitness, they will likely need to travel to McHenry County, Illinois, to resolve it. This could involve considerable expenses for travel, accommodation, and local legal representation. Franchisees should factor these potential costs into their financial planning and consider the inconvenience of being required to litigate or arbitrate far from their home location.
Furthermore, the FDD specifies that the laws of Illinois will govern the Franchise Agreement, without regard to its conflict of law rules. This means that Illinois state law will be applied in interpreting the agreement and resolving disputes, which could be different from the laws of the state where the franchisee's Aira Fitness business is located. Franchisees should familiarize themselves with Illinois law or consult with an attorney to understand how it might affect their rights and obligations under the Franchise Agreement.