What is the dependency for a Bft franchisee to offer or provide Pre-Opening Instructor Training at the Studio?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Parties agree and acknowledge that Franchisee may not offer or provide the Pre-Opening Instructor Training at the Studio or otherwise, unless and until: (i) Franchisor approves an Authorized Instructor to attend and complete the Head Coach training program described in Section 6.3 of this Agreement; (ii) Franchisee or the Authorized Instructor at issue pays Franchisor the required Training Fee associated with the training; (iii) that Authorized Instructor completes the foregoing program and is approved as a Head Coach; and (iv) Franchisor provides written notice to that System franchisee at issue that the Head Coach can provide the Pre-Opening Instructor Training at one (1) or more System Studio(s) (the "Head Coach Conditions"). In the event the Head Coach Conditions are satisfied, only the Head Coach(es) that have satisfied the conditions may provide the Pre-Opening Instructor Training at System Studio(s).
Franchisee (and any other System franchisee that employs or otherwise supplies the Head Coach) must ensure that its Head Coach provides the Pre-Opening Instructor Training in strict accordance with System Standards and specifications, as well as the materials that Franchisor provides for use in connection with the provision of the Pre-Opening Instructor Training (the "Head Coaching Materials").
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee cannot offer or provide Pre-Opening Instructor Training at their studio unless specific conditions are met. First, Bft must approve an Authorized Instructor to attend and complete the Head Coach training program. The franchisee or the Authorized Instructor must pay Bft the required Training Fee for this training. After completing the program, the Authorized Instructor must be approved as a Head Coach. Finally, Bft must provide written notice to the franchisee that the Head Coach can provide the Pre-Opening Instructor Training at one or more Bft studios. Only Head Coaches who meet these conditions are authorized to provide the Pre-Opening Instructor Training at Bft studios.
Furthermore, the Bft franchisee (or any franchisee employing the Head Coach) is responsible for ensuring that the Head Coach delivers the Pre-Opening Instructor Training strictly according to Bft's System Standards, specifications, and the materials provided by Bft for this purpose, referred to as the "Head Coaching Materials."
In simpler terms, a Bft franchisee cannot simply decide to offer instructor training at their location. They must first have an instructor approved and trained as a "Head Coach" by Bft, pay the associated fees, and receive written authorization from Bft. This ensures that all training is standardized and aligned with Bft's established methods.