What staffing requirements might some states and municipalities have for Fly To Fit fitness centers?

There are no national regulations that apply specifically to the operation of fitness centers. However, many states, and some municipalities, have laws and regulations that apply specifically to membership contracts, operations and licenses. Many states limit the length of your customer contracts, provide for specific provisions to be included in those contracts, prescribe the format or type size for the contract, and/or provide customers the right to terminate their contracts. State regulations may also require you to obtain a bond to protect pre-paid membership fees you collect. Some states and municipalities may also have enacted laws requiring fitness centers to have a staff person available during all hours of operation, and in some cases this person may be required to be certified in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or have other specialized training. In addition, some states have laws requiring a fitness center to have an automated external defibrillator ("AED") and other first aid equipment on the premises, and some may require you to take other safety measures. If you offer tanning services, there will be laws in some states and municipalities that apply specifically to tanning services, including laws that deal with staffing, safety precautions, notices to customers, and restrictions on services available to minors. Some states impose sales taxes on club memberships. There may also be special permits required for you to operate some or all of your business. If these or similar laws have been enacted in the state or municipality in which you intend to operate your Fly to Fit center, you will need to comply with these laws, and we urge you to become familiar with them.

Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–11)