Who are the costs for the Audio/Visual Package, Computer System, and Related Components paid to for a Bft studio?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure 1 | Low Amount | High Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is to be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee 2 | $60,000 | $60,000 | Lump sum by certified check or bank wire | At signing of Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Sourcing Fee2 | $0 | $28,000 | Lump sum by certified check or bank wire | At signing of Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Travel & Living | $0 | $2,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Transportation |
| Expenses While | Carriers, Hotel | ||||
| Training 3 | Facilities, Etc. | ||||
| Real Estate/Lease 4 | $37,000 | $75,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Landlord; Attorneys; Accountants |
| Net Leasehold Improvements (Net of Estimated Tenant Improvement Allowances) 5 | $72,000 | $560,500 | As arranged | As incurred | Approved Suppliers (Third Party), Architects and Contractors |
| Signage 6 | $8,000 | $37,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Approved Suppliers (Third Party) and Vendors |
| Insurance 7 | $5,017 | $9,826 | As arranged | Before Opening | Approved Suppliers (Third Party) |
| Fitness Equipment & Initial FF&E Package 8 | $198,500 | $236,000 | As required | Before Opening | Us |
| Pre-Sales and Soft Opening Retail Inventory Kit 9 | $14,000 | $18,000 | Lump Sum | Before Opening | Us |
| Audio / Visual | $38,500 | $38,500 | As arranged | As arranged | Approved |
| Package, Computer | Suppliers (Third | ||||
| Sys |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 26–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the costs for the Audio/Visual Package, Computer System, and Related Components are paid to Approved Suppliers (Third Party) and Vendors. The estimated cost for this package ranges from $38,500 to $38,500. These costs are typically arranged and due as arranged.
This means that as a prospective Bft franchisee, you will need to budget approximately $38,500 for the audio/visual package, computer system, and related components. These items are essential for operating the studio and must be purchased from Bft-approved suppliers. The payment schedule will be determined by the agreements you make with these suppliers.
It is important to note that the FDD specifies that costs paid to suppliers/vendors are refunded according to arrangements you make with the vendor, if any. Therefore, franchisees should carefully review the refund policies of the approved suppliers before making any payments. Additionally, franchisees may want to explore leasing options to potentially lower initial cash outlays, as mentioned in Item 7 of the FDD.