What is the estimated cost for the initial instructor training fee for a Bft franchise?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
NITIAL INVESTMENT**
A. Franchise Agreement
| 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 | ||||
| System, and Related | Party) and | ||||
| Components 10 | Vendors | ||||
| Initial Marketing & Advertising Spend 11 | $36,800 | $50,200 | As arranged | As arranged | Approved Suppliers (Third Party) and Vendors |
| Initial Instructor | $5,000 | $5,000 | As arranged | As arranged | Us |
| 12 | |||||
| Training Fee | |||||
| Type of Expenditure 1 | Low Amount | High Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is to be Made |
| ----------------------------------------------- | --------------- | ---------------- | ---------------------- | ------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| Technology and Software Fees 13 | $5,019 | $5,019 | As arranged | As arranged | Us and Approved Suppliers (Third- Party) |
| Additional Funds – 3 months 14 | $30,000 | $78,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Employees, Vendors, Utili |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 26–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial instructor training fee is $5,000. This fee is payable to Bft before the start of the pre-opening instructor training. The fee covers attendance for all instructors hired before the studio's soft opening.
This training is mandatory for the initial staff of authorized instructors before they can provide any approved services at the studio. The instructors will use an online training platform that includes onboard training videos and testing. Bft may also require a video test, which they will review to provide specific feedback to the instructor.
It is important to note that the $5,000 fee does not cover any personnel-related expenses associated with attending or participating in the training, such as travel, lodging, or wages for the instructors during the training period. This means franchisees should budget additional funds to cover these costs to ensure their instructors can complete the required training.
This fee is an important part of the initial investment for a Bft franchise, ensuring that instructors are properly trained and certified before the studio opens. Prospective franchisees should factor this cost, along with the associated personnel expenses, into their overall budget when considering a Bft franchise.