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Aira Fitness
Aira Fitness franchises provide 24/7 access to exercise facilities offering fitness equipment, personal training, and bootcamp services, operated from traditional commercial Fitness Centers (600-2,600 sq ft) or pre-fabricated modular Pods (400 sq ft). The business model includes proprietary standards, automated member billing, reciprocal access across locations, and use of the AIRA FITNESS brand. Target market is individuals aged 24-57 intending to lose weight in a highly competitive fitness industry.
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Franchise Costs
$799/mo royalty + 1% national marketing (currently not collecting) + $198/mo website + up to $200/mo local marketing
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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In a fitness landscape dominated by big boxes and boutique studios, Aira Fitness pitches a 24/7 unmanned model blending prefab pods with traditional gyms for weight-loss seekers. The FDD's Item 7 investment outline and Item 20 metrics paint a picture of aggressive scaling from a corporate-backed base. Without Item 19's revenue insights, though, is this sleek setup a smart bet or a roll of the dice?
Item 7 pegs total initial investment at $40,623-$254,190, with modular 400 sq ft Pods at the low end and 600-2,600 sq ft centers higher—exceptionally affordable versus peers needing $500K+. Upfront franchise fee (Item 5) is $25,000. Ongoing Item 6 fees stay flat: $799/mo royalty (revenue percentage-free, easing scalability), $198/mo website support, up to $200/mo local ads, and 1% brand fund (paused for now). This lean fee stack suits tight-margin fitness ops with automated billing and reciprocal access perks.
System health flags caution: just 2 franchise units versus 7 corporate since 2019 (Item 20), a tiny network after 5 years hinting at slow validation or deliberate corporate control. No Item 19 disclosure means no average gross sales or EBITDA figures, a red flag for profitability guesses in competitive weight-loss niches—franchisees can't bank on validated benchmarks. Projected 14 new units signal franchisor confidence, but with minimal track record, success hinges on your execution amid rivals. High-risk, high-reward for cost-conscious operators.
Analysis based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Aira Fitness Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Fitness Studios (ranked #3 of 56)
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aira Fitness Current | $41K – $254K | $25K | N/A | 2 |
| Planet Fitness | $1.5M – $5.2M | $20K | 7.0% | 2,298 |
| ANYTIME FITNESS | $539K – $905K | $43K | N/A | 2,271 |
| HOTWORX | $289K – $830K | $20K | N/A | 797 |
| F45 Training | $362K – $858K | $60K | 7.0% | 706 |
| Pure Barre | $314K – $629K | $60K | 7.0% | 617 |
Fitness Studios Average 56 franchises | $424K – $1.0M | $48K | 6.9% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 56 Fitness Studios franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
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10 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Aira Fitness franchise ranges from $40,623 to $254,190. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000.
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