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What is the definition of 'Authorized Location' for a Bft studio?

Bft Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

sor grant it a franchise to own and operate a BFT Studio and, to support its request, has provided Franchisor with certain information about its experience, skills and resources (the "Application Materials"). Franchisee has independently investigated the business contemplated by this Agreement and recognizes that the nature of the business may change over time.

Franchisor is willing to grant Franchisee's request on the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of and reliance on the foregoing Recitals (which are incorporated herein by reference), the agreements described below, and other valuable consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. GRANT OF FRANCHISE

1.1 Grant. Franchisee agrees to, at all times, faithfully, honestly, ethically, and diligently perform its obligations under this Agreement and to use its best efforts to promote its BFT Studio (the "Studio") as described herein. Accordingly, Franchisor grants to Franchisee the non-exclusive right and license to establish and operate a single Studio, offering only the Approved Services and Approved Products and utilizing only the System and the Marks, at the location identified on Exhibit 1 or as determined in accordance with Section 1.2 below (the "Authorized Location"), in accordance with the provisions and for the Term (defined below) specified in this Agreement:

Franchisee agrees not to conduct the business of its Studio at any location other than the Authorized Location and to use the Authorized Location only for the operation of its Studio. Franchisee also agrees that, once its Studio opens for business, it will continuously operate the Studio in accordance with this Agreement for the duration of the Term.

1.2 Site Approval Process. If the Authorized Location is not identified on Exhibit 1 when Franchisee signs this Agreement, Franchisee must search for acceptable locations for the Studio within the area

identified on Exhibit 1 (the "Designated Market Area") and secure Franchisor's acceptance of the proposed location within 90 days after the Effective Date (the "Site Acceptance Period"). The Designated Market Area has been identified for the sole purpose of facilitating the orderly development of the market, and not for purposes of granting Franchisee any exclusivity or protection within the Designated Market Area. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor does not guarantee that Franchisee will find an acceptable site within the Designated Market Area or during the Site Acceptance Period.

Despite any assistance Franchisor provides to Franchisee, Franchisee is entirely responsible, at its expense, for doing everything necessary to develop and open the Studio in accordance with this Agreement, including, subject to Franchisor's prior written acceptance, timely locating, selecting, and securing possession of the Authorized Location.

Franchisee must provide any information Franchisor requests to aid in its evaluation of Franchisee's proposed site. Franchisor will have sole discretion to accept or reject any proposed site. Franchisor's acceptance is entirely for its own benefit and may not be relied upon by Franchisee as a representation, warranty, or indication of any kind, including as to the suitability of the Authorized Location or the likelihood of success of the Studio. Franchisor is not responsible should any of the criteria on which it bases its decision change or not serve the Franchisee's purposes.

When it accepts Franchisee's proposed site, Franchisor will designate, in its sole determination based on any and all factors that Franchisor determines to be important, an area around the Authorized Location (the "Designated Territory").

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Authorized Location' is the specific site where the franchisee is authorized to operate their Bft studio. The Authorized Location is identified on Exhibit 1 of the Franchise Agreement or determined according to Section 1.2 of the agreement. The franchisee is not allowed to operate their Bft studio at any location other than the Authorized Location.

If the Authorized Location isn't specified in Exhibit 1 when the Franchise Agreement is signed, the franchisee must find acceptable locations within the Designated Market Area, as indicated on Exhibit 1, and secure Bft's approval within 90 days from the Effective Date, referred to as the 'Site Acceptance Period'. Bft doesn't guarantee the franchisee will find an acceptable site within the Designated Market Area or during the Site Acceptance Period. Once Bft accepts the franchisee's proposed site, it will designate an area around it as the 'Designated Territory'.

After Bft accepts the proposed site, it will deliver an Authorized Location Addendum (Exhibit 2) to the franchisee, who has 10 days to execute and return it. If the franchisee rejects the addendum or fails to return it on time, Bft can revoke its acceptance of the Authorized Location. In that case, the franchisee must propose and secure Bft's acceptance of an alternative site within the remaining Site Acceptance Period. Once the franchisee acknowledges acceptance of the Authorized Location and Designated Territory, they must obtain lawful possession of the Authorized Location and open their studio according to the agreement's conditions and deadlines.

The franchisee is responsible for all costs associated with developing and opening the studio, including securing the Authorized Location, subject to Bft's written acceptance. Bft has sole discretion to accept or reject any proposed site. Bft's acceptance is for its own benefit and isn't a representation, warranty, or indication of the Authorized Location's suitability or the studio's likelihood of success. Franchisees must submit the lease for the Studio to Bft for its written acceptance before executing the lease for the Authorized Location.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.