What fee must a Bft franchisee pay when requesting to relocate their studio?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
, room and board, travel expenses and all other related expenses of the Franchisor appointed manager. Operation of the Studio during any such period shall be for and on behalf of Franchisee, provided that Franchisor shall only have a duty to utilize reasonable efforts and shall not be liable to Franchisee or its owners for any debts, loses or obligat
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must pay a $5,000 relocation fee when requesting to relocate their studio. This fee is due at the time the franchisee submits the relocation request. However, Bft's approval of a relocation request is not guaranteed.
Bft is not likely to approve a relocation request unless there are extreme circumstances beyond the franchisee's control and the franchisee is in full compliance with the franchise agreement. This means that even if a franchisee pays the $5,000 relocation fee, Bft can still deny the request if these conditions are not met.
This policy gives Bft significant control over where its franchises operate and ensures that relocations are only considered under specific, justifiable circumstances. For a prospective franchisee, this highlights the importance of carefully selecting the initial location and maintaining compliance with the franchise agreement to avoid potential relocation issues.