Under what circumstances can the Designated Area for an Aira Fitness franchise be changed after it is initially determined?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
w of relevant factors (see Section 2.C).
The Designated Area may overlap with designated areas of other Aira Fitness Businesses. In the overlapping areas, each Aira Fitness Business is permitted to market and solicit for members (see Section 6.B). Once identified by us, the Designated Area is fixed for the initial term of the Franchise Agreement unless you relocate the Aira Fitness Business and upon renewal or transfer (see Sections 4.B, 5.G, and 12.C). The driving miles are fixed as of the date the Designated Area is determined by us based on our mapping program used at the time the Designated Area is determined (currently, ESRI). No Designated Area will be enlarged due to any future road construction or other alteration.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, once the Designated Area is defined, it typically remains constant for the initial term of the Franchise Agreement. However, there are specific circumstances under which Aira Fitness may modify the Designated Area. These include relocation of the Aira Fitness Business and upon renewal or transfer of the franchise agreement.
If a franchisee relocates their Aira Fitness Business, whether due to circumstances like condemnation or voluntarily with Aira Fitness's consent, Aira Fitness may modify the Designated Area to account for the designated areas of neighboring Aira Fitness Businesses and other relevant factors. Additionally, in the event of a transfer of the franchise, Aira Fitness retains the unilateral right to change or modify the boundaries of the Designated Area under the new franchise agreement issued to the transferee.
It's important to note that any modification to the Designated Area will be documented in the new franchise agreement associated with the transfer or relocation. This ensures that all parties are aware of the updated boundaries and rights. A prospective franchisee should carefully consider these potential changes and how they might impact their business operations and market area.