Where does Bft conduct the initial training programs?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
All such training is conducted, at Franchisor's option, at Franchisor's corporate headquarters or another training facility Franchisor designates.
The Pre-Opening Instructor Training will typically be provided (a) virtually, (b) on-site at a BFT Studio that is owned by another franchisee, or (c) at the Studio of one of Franchisor's affiliates; however, at least a portion of the Pre-Opening Instructor Training designed to provide individuals with guidelines and information on how to provide the Approved Services in accordance with Franchisor's current System Standards will be held virtually (the "Fundamentals Training Program").
Franchisee may also request that Franchisor provide certain additional or refresher training to Franchisee, either at one (1) of Franchisor's designated training facilities or on-site at Franchisee's Studio, but Franchisor reserves the right to charge Franchisee its then-current Training Fee based on the number of days of such training that Franchisor provides at Franchisee's request.
If Franchisor determines that Franchisee is operating the Studio in a manner that is not consistent with the terms of this Agreement or the Learning Management System, or if Franchisee is otherwise in material default of this Agreement, Franchisor may also require that Franchisee, its Designated Manager (if applicable) and/or certain Authorized Instructors of the Studio attend and complete up to five (5) additional days of training at (a) Franchisor's designated training facility, (b) the Studio, or (c) other location Franchisor designates, that is designed to address the default or other noncompliance issue (the "Remedial Training").
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training programs are conducted at the franchisor's corporate headquarters or another training facility that Bft designates. This applies to the Owner/Operator Module, the Designated Manager Training Program, and the Pre-Opening Instructor Training.
Specifically, the Pre-Opening Instructor Training is typically provided in one of three ways: virtually, on-site at another franchisee's Bft studio, or at the studio of one of Bft's affiliates. However, a portion of this training, called the "Fundamentals Training Program," which focuses on System Standards, is always held virtually.
Bft may also offer additional or refresher training to the franchisee at one of Bft's designated training facilities or on-site at the franchisee's studio. If Bft determines that a franchisee is not operating in accordance with the agreement or the Learning Management System, remedial training may be required at Bft's designated training facility, the franchisee's studio, or another location Bft designates.