Where does Bft conduct the ClubReady training?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Obligation | Section in | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section in Franchise Agreement | Multi-Unit Agreement | Disclosure Document Item | ||
| Territorial development and | Sections 8.7 and 15.1.B(12) | Sections 2.C and 2.D, Exhibit A | Item 12 | |
| k. | ||||
| sales quotas | ||||
| Ongoing product/service | Sections 6.5 and 8.4 | Not Applicable | Items 8 and 11 | |
| l. | ||||
| purchases | ||||
| Maintenance, appearance and | Sections 7.1 and 8.1 | Not Applicable | Items 6 and 17 | |
| m. | ||||
| remodeling requirements | ||||
| n. Insura nce | Sections 10.5 and 15.1.B(8) | Not Applicable | Items 6, 7 and 8 | |
| o. Adve rtising and Fund | Article 9, Sections 5.6 and 15.1.B(5) | Not Applicable | Items 6 and 11 | |
| p. Indem nification | Sections 4.1, 6.9, 7.1.E, 11.2, 15.4, and Exhibit 3 | Section 7.B | Item 6 | |
| Owner’s participation/ q. management/staffing | Sections 2.2.B, 5.5.A, 5.5.B, 8.3, and 8.6 | Article 1 | Item 15 | |
| r. Recor ds and reports | Section 10.1 | Article 10 | Item 11 | |
| s. Inspe ctions and audits | Sections 8.2 and 10.2 | Not Applicable | Items 11 | |
| t. Trans fer | Section 13.1.B(3), Article 14, and Section 15.1.A(6) | Article 9 | Items 6 and 17 | |
| u. Renew al | Section 3.2 | Not Applicable | Item 17 | |
| v. Post- termination obligations | Article 13 and Section 15.3 | Section 8.C | Item 17 | |
| w. Non-c ompetition covenants | Article 13, Sections 15.1.A(13) and 15.3.G | Article 6 | Item 17 | |
| x. Dispu te resolution | Article 16 | Article 12 | Item 17 | |
| y. Guara ntee | Section 2.2.B and Exhibit 3 Initial Training Program Owner/Operator Training Module | Exhibit B | Item 1, Exhibit D | |
| Subject | Hours of | Hours of | ||
| Classroom Training | On-the-Job Training | Location | ||
| Introductions & Tour | 0.5 | 0.0 | At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a location to complete training virtually | |
| Construction Support | 1.0 | 0.0 | At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a location to complete training virtually | |
| Marketing: Platforms | 2.0 | 0.0 | At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a | |
| Review | location to complete training virtually | |||
| Marketing: Marketing | 2.0 | 0.0 | At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a | |
| Initiatives | location to complete training virtually | |||
| Retail | 1.0 | 0.0 | At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a location to complete training virtually | |
| Operations | 4.0 | 0.0 | At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a location to complete training virtually | |
| Sales: Sales Timeline & | 1.0 | 0.0 | At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a | |
| Process | location to complete training virtually | |||
| Sales: L.A.S.E.R. Sales | 2.0 | 0.0 | At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a | |
| Process | location to complete training virtually | |||
| Initial Training Program | ||||
| Owner/Operator Training Module | ||||
| Subject | Hours of | Hours of | ||
| Classroom Training | On-the-Job Training | Location | ||
| Sales: Member | 1.0 | 0.0 | At our headquarters in Irvine, CA or at a | |
| Onboarding & Retention | location to complete training virtually | |||
| ClubReady | 1.0 | 0.0 | At our headquarters in Irvine |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, ClubReady training is part of the Initial Training Program for owner/operators. This training can be conducted either at Bft's headquarters in Irvine, CA, or virtually at a location of the franchisee's choosing. The ClubReady portion of the training consists of one hour of classroom instruction and no on-the-job training.
This means that new Bft franchisees have the flexibility to complete this segment of their training remotely. This can reduce travel costs and time away from their other responsibilities. However, franchisees should consider whether they prefer in-person training for a more hands-on learning experience.
While the FDD specifies the location and format for the ClubReady training within the Initial Training Program, it's important to note that Bft may offer additional or refresher training at its designated training facilities or on-site at the franchisee's studio. The location of these additional training sessions would need to be coordinated with Bft.