What fees does a Bft franchisee pay for the Pre-Opening Instructor Training?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
on-site at the Studio during normal business hours to manage the day-to-day operations of its Studio (including, for example, where Franchisee owns or is affiliated with owners of multiple open BFT Studios), then Franchisee must appoint a "Designated Manager" for the Studio who will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of, and only for, the Studio. Each Designated Manager must attend and complete, to Franchisor's satisfaction, Franchisor's designated manager training program prior to assuming the Designated Manager responsibilities (the "Designated Manager Training Program"). Franchisor does not charge a Training Fee for Franchisee's initial Designated Manager's participation in the Designated Manager Training Program.
- C. Pre-Opening Instructor Training for Initial and Subsequent Instructors. Every instructor that provides any of the Approved Services at Franchisee's Studio must, prior to providing such instruction, complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and related testing, as described in the Learning Management System. The Pre-Opening Instructor Training will typically be provided (a) virtually, (b) on-site at a BFT Studio that is owned by another franchisee, or (c) at the Studio of one of Franchisor's affiliates; however, at least a portion of the Pre-Opening Instructor Training designed to provide individuals with guidelines and information on how to provide the Approved Services in accordance with Franchisor's current System Standards will be held virtually (the "Fundamentals Training Program"). In the event that an instructor completes the Pre-Opening Instructor Training on-site at a BFT Studio, Franchisor reserves the right to review the instructor's testing results before approving that individual to provide Approved Services from the Studio. Franchisor will assess a Training Fee for each trainee for participation in the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, and Franchisee will cover the related costs and expenses associated with all personnel attending and completing the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, including the Fundamentals Training Program. An instructor that has completed the Pre-Opening Instructor Training in its entirety and is authorized to provide Approved Services at Franchisee's Studio is considered an "Authorized Instructor."
The Fundamentals Training Program is provided virtually to Franchisee and the individuals that attend the Pre-Opening Instructor Training. During such Pre-Opening Instructor Training, Franchisee will be pay Franchisor's then-current fee for Pre-Opening Instructor Training, which shall cover as many trainees as Franchisee is able to hire prior to Franchisor conducting the Pre-Opening Instructor Training, plus reasonable costs and expenses for the attendance of a head coach provided by Franchisor. Franchisee will also pay Franchisor's then-current fee for the Fundamentals Training Program, which is assessed per trainee, following the opening of the Studio.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 79–265)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for covering a training fee for each trainee participating in the Pre-Opening Instructor Training. Additionally, the franchisee must cover all related costs and expenses for their personnel attending and completing this training, including the Fundamentals Training Program. This Fundamentals Training Program is provided virtually.
Bft offers the Pre-Opening Instructor Training either virtually, at another franchisee's Bft studio, or at a Bft affiliate's studio. Before instructors can provide approved services at the franchisee's studio, they must complete the Pre-Opening Instructor Training and pass related testing. An instructor who completes the training and is authorized to provide approved services is termed an "Authorized Instructor."
Furthermore, if a Bft franchisee wants one of their Authorized Instructors to become a Head Coach and provide Pre-Opening Instructor Training at their studio, the franchisee must pay Bft a training fee, called the "Head Coaching Fee." The franchisee must not be in default of any provision of the Franchise Agreement to have their request approved. The franchisee must also ensure that the Head Coach provides the Pre-Opening Instructor Training in accordance with System Standards and the materials provided by Bft.