With what must the construction or remodeling of the Bft Studio comply?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
, Franchisee must do so according to System Standards. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor will have unrestricted access to all such email accounts and all document, data, materials, and messages shared from or by such accounts. Franchisor may deactivate any such account or limit Franchisee's or its users' access to it at any time. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that it will use such email address only in connection with the operation of the Studio and in compliance with all Applicable Laws. Franchisee agrees to indemnify Franchisor and its affiliates for claims arising from Franchisee's unlawful use of such email address.
7. FACILITY STANDARDS, LEASE AND CONSTRUCTION
7.1 Facility Specifications. Franchisee's Studio shall satisfy the following conditions:
- A. The Studio shall be laid out, designed, constructed or improved, equipped and furnished in accordance with the System Standards. Equipment, furnishings, fixtures, décor and signs for the Studio shall be purchased from suppliers approved or designated by Franchisor. Franchisee may remodel or alter the Studio, or change its equipment, furniture or fixtures, only with Franchisor's prior written consent. Franchisee must obtain necessary permits, licenses and other legal or architectural requirements. The Studio shall contain or display only signage that has been specifically approved or designed by Franchisor.
- B. The Studio and all fitness equipment shall, at all times, be maintained in accordance with the System Standards. Franchisee shall promptly repair or replace defective or obsolete equipment, signage, fixtures or any other item of the interior or exterior that is in need of repair, refurbishing or redecorating in accordance with such standards established (and updated from time to time) by Franchisor or as may be required by Franchisee's lease.
- C. Franchisee recognizes that Franchisor may, in its discretion, evolve the System and the features and appearance of BFT Studios to, among other things, respond to new fads, new forms of exercise, new equipment, new training techniques, and changing customer demands. Franchisee further understands that fitness equipment and other equipment wears out, breaks down, or becomes obsolete. Consequently, from time to time, as Franchisor requires, Franchisee must modernize and/or replace components of the Trade Dress and Studio's operating assets and equipment as may be necessary for the Studio to conform to the System Standards for new BFT Studios. Further, Franchisee will be required to thoroughly modernize or remodel the Studio, at Franchisee's cost, when requested by Franchisor, but no more than once every 5
years. This may include replacing fitness equipment and gear, and other updates and improvements. Franchisee acknowledges that this obligation could result in Franchisee making extensive structural changes to, and significantly remodeling and renovating the Studio, and Franchisee agrees to incur, without limitation, any capital expenditures required in order to comply with this obligation and Franchisor's requirements. Within 60 days after receiving written notice from Franchisor, Franchisee shall have plans prepared according to the standards and specifications that Franchisor prescribes, and Franchisee must submit those plans to Franchisor for its approval. Franchisee agrees to complete all work according to the plans that Franchisor approves within the time period that Franchisor reasonably specifies and in accordance with this Agreement. Franchisor and its affiliates who own BFT Studios will hold themselves, and the Studios they operate (if any), to the same high standard and same frequency for replacement and renovation as is required of Franchisee.
- D. The Studio shall contain signage prominently identifying Franchisee by name as an independently owned and operated franchisee of Franchisor.
- E. Franchisor may require that Franchisee install and operate a surveillance camera with audio at the premises of the Studio to help monitor instructor performance, quality assurance and safety. Franchisee is responsible for complying with all Applicable Laws in connection with the use of the surveillance camera.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the construction or remodeling of a Bft studio must comply with several requirements. The studio must be laid out, designed, constructed or improved, equipped, and furnished according to Bft's System Standards. Franchisees must purchase equipment, furnishings, fixtures, décor, and signs from suppliers approved or designated by Bft. Any remodeling, alterations, or changes to equipment, furniture, or fixtures require Bft's prior written consent. Franchisees are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and other legal or architectural requirements. The studio can only display signage specifically approved or designed by Bft.
Bft also provides general guidance for opening a studio, including consulting on the proper display of marks, layout and design, procurement of fitness and other equipment, furniture, fixtures, initial inventories, and managing construction or remodeling. After the franchisee executes a lease, Bft will deliver specifications and standards for building, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, layout, design, and signs. The franchisee's architect is responsible for proposing changes to meet legal requirements and adapt to the location's unique characteristics, but these changes require Bft's written consent.
Bft may evolve the System and the features and appearance of Bft Studios to respond to new trends and customer demands. Franchisees may be required to modernize or replace components of the Trade Dress and Studio's operating assets and equipment to conform to the System Standards for new Bft Studios. Franchisees may also be required to thoroughly modernize or remodel the Studio at their own cost when requested by Bft, but no more than once every 5 years. Franchisees must have plans prepared according to Bft's standards and specifications within 60 days of receiving written notice and submit them for approval. All work must be completed according to the approved plans within the specified time period.
Franchisees must also comply with all Applicable Laws in connection with the use of any surveillance camera that Bft may require to be installed. Franchisees are responsible for complying with all requirements of the agreement and the System Standards, which are important for maintaining high and uniform operating standards, increasing demand for classes, and protecting Bft's reputation and goodwill.