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Aira Fitness

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.

2locations
$41K–$254K
Since 2019
ServicesIngleside, ILwww.airafitness.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$25,000
Initial Investment
$40,623 – $254,190
Royalty Rate
N/A
Brand Fund
1.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$198 – $398

$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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Aira Fitness Franchise Analysis

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)
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Aira Fitness
Current
$41K – $254K$25KN/A2
Planet Fitness$1.5M – $5.2M$20K7.0%2,298
ANYTIME FITNESS$539K – $905K$43KN/A2,271
HOTWORX$289K – $830K$20KN/A797
F45 Training$362K – $858K$60K7.0%706
Pure Barre$314K – $629K$60K7.0%617
Fitness Studios Average
56 franchises
$424K – $1.0M$48K6.9%

* 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

Top States
1IL
2

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Franchisee Contacts

10 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

10 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
2
Projected New
14

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.