What is the estimated low amount for signage costs 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 low amount for signage is $8,000. This figure is part of the initial investment required to set up a Bft studio. The total estimated initial investment for a Bft franchise ranges from $509,836 to $1,204,045, which includes various expenditures such as the initial franchise fee, real estate/lease costs, net leasehold improvements, insurance, fitness equipment, and initial marketing expenses.
The signage costs cover the purchase of approved signage for the studio. The actual cost can vary depending on the restrictions imposed by the landlord on interior and exterior signage. This estimate specifically includes permanent signage and graphics, but it does not account for any optional temporary signage and graphics that a franchisee might choose to use.
Prospective Bft franchisees should be aware that these costs are estimates and can fluctuate based on several factors. It is crucial to confirm these figures with approved suppliers and vendors to get a more precise understanding of the potential expenses. Additionally, franchisees should factor in potential variations due to landlord restrictions and their specific signage needs.
Understanding the breakdown of these initial costs is essential for planning the financial aspects of opening a Bft franchise. While Bft provides these estimates based on their experience and data from existing franchisees, it is the franchisee's responsibility to conduct thorough due diligence and secure accurate quotes to ensure they are adequately prepared for the investment.