Under what circumstances can Aira Fitness's Affiliate perform franchisee obligations?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We or an affiliate may from time to time engage in administrative tasks related to member administration such as administering online enrollment or membership transfer and reciprocity programs. You agree that we may take those actions in accordance with our then-current policies, which may include transferring members to and from your Aira Fitness Business and providing on-line member enrollment. You agree that we may make such corrections as necessary, including that if a member is mistakenly transferred to the wrong Aira Fitness Business, we may issue credits and charges for the membership dues to the affected Aira Fitness Businesses. Any actions we take for member administration are for the benefit of the brand and uniformity in the System and not to exercise control over your business.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Aira Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document, an affiliate may be involved in certain aspects of the franchise operations. Specifically, Aira Fitness or one of its affiliates may engage in administrative tasks related to member administration. This includes managing online enrollment or membership transfer and reciprocity programs.
According to the FDD, Aira Fitness can take actions related to member administration based on their current policies. These actions could include transferring members to and from a franchisee's Aira Fitness Business location and providing online member enrollment services. The FDD also states that Aira Fitness can make necessary corrections, such as issuing credits and charges for membership dues if a member is mistakenly transferred to the wrong Aira Fitness Business.
The FDD clarifies that these member administration activities are intended to benefit the Aira Fitness brand and maintain uniformity within the system, rather than to exert control over the franchisee's individual business. Additionally, in the event of a lease assignment, Aira Fitness has the right to sublease the premises to another Aira Fitness franchisee, without needing further approval from the landlord, provided that the new franchisee agrees to operate the Aira Fitness Business according to a franchise agreement with Aira Fitness.